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YU53 ABF

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,081 mi
Last recorded70,081 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 ABF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,081 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 68,150 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,631 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 67,253 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,399 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,589 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 50,512 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 50,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres inner edges worn and both thres out of shape

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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YU53 ABF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YU53 ABF, 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 YU53 ABF registered?

YU53 ABF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YU53 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU53 ABF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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