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YS04 ATZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,108 mi
Last recorded157,108 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 ATZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 157,108 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriorated slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2013 147,241 miles

both rear tyrs worn on inner edges

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

front number plate damaged

handbrake cables coverd in grease

movement in rear wheels

rear pads look low , rear disc pitted and corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 125,946 miles

Advise rear brake disc condition poor.

Fail 14 Jul 2012 125,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Advise rear brake disc condition poor.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 101,539 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 101,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,955 miles

plasatic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,296 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,576 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 37,046 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Stone chips in windscreen

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,046 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Stone chips in windscreen

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YS04 ATZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ATZ, 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.

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What year was YS04 ATZ registered?

YS04 ATZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is YS04 ATZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS04 ATZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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