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YS04 ARF

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,519 mi
Last recorded147,519 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 ARF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 147,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 143,467 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 139,467 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 133,408 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 127,384 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 117,603 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine light taken out by scanner

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,128 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,957 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 101,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2015 94,936 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 88,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,675 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,740 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,354 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,428 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 55,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch biting high

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,103 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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YS04 ARF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS04 ARF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS04 ARF registered?

YS04 ARF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is YS04 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS04 ARF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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