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YU54 XMH

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

222,101 mi
Last recorded222,101 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 XMH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 222,101 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f and both rear worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2018 210,341 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 199,603 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 189,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 177,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 163,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wiper worn slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2013 153,246 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 143,235 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 143,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 129,609 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 129,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 104,133 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 104,089 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 58,990 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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YU54 XMH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YU54 XMH, 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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YU54 XMH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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