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YT54 WBD

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,524 mi
Last recorded125,524 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 WBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 125,524 miles

Emissions not tested tick over to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 122,984 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 122,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 115,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 114,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 107,657 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Lower front engine torque mount deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Underside body & components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 107,657 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Side of fuel tank brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front tyres worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower front engine torque mount deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Underside body & components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,816 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + full exhaust system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front sub-frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,816 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + full exhaust system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front sub-frame bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 82,128 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 61,211 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,836 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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YT54 WBD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT54 WBD, 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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YT54 WBD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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