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YW04 CPV

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,646 mi
Last recorded167,646 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 CPV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 167,646 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 167,646 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 162,663 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in both rear upper hub joints

Pass 6 Jul 2016 157,387 miles

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 13 Jun 2015 150,231 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 133,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 127,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 127,577 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 117,895 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 109,922 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,105 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 96,199 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 96,199 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 88,578 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 75,596 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 CPV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YW04 CPV, 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 YW04 CPV registered?

YW04 CPV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is YW04 CPV safe to buy?

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