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YW04 COU

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,228 mi
Last recorded178,228 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 COU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 178,228 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 178,211 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer pin/bush by wheel has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/ bush has play by wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 170,481 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear seats and seat belts not checked as presented

exhaust corroded outer skin loose

exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 24 May 2018 170,476 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear seats and seat belts not checked as presented

exhaust corroded outer skin loose

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 23 May 2017 161,497 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 159,752 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded across faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front mount and lower mount on hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front mount (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts not checked seats folded as presented

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 159,749 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded across faces (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded across faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front mount and lower mount on hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front mount (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear seat belts not checked seats folded as presented

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 146,589 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 137,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust system in poor condition

suggest front wheel alignment may be required

vehicle over due for service

Pass 26 Aug 2014 137,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust system in poor condition

suggest front wheel alignment may be required

vehicle over due for service

Pass 16 Aug 2013 127,067 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 127,067 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

management light pn

Pass 16 May 2012 112,517 miles

Undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Fail 16 May 2012 112,517 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Pass 19 May 2011 103,328 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Plastic undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Rear exhaust box fouling inner plastic wheel arch

Pass 18 May 2010 92,382 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,491 miles

Near side headlight slightly high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side headlight slightly low

Off side rear tyre split on the inner side wall but showing no cords

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to fully inspect the vehcile due to plastic panelling covering engine bay under the car

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,556 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 68,556 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,185 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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YW04 COU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YW04 COU, 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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YW04 COU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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