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YX04 BFK

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,623 mi
Last recorded128,623 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 BFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 128,623 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 117,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

offside front anti rool bar link dust cover split

Fail 6 Jul 2009 117,921 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

offside front anti rool bar link dust cover split

Pass 4 Jul 2008 96,123 miles

front discs poor condition and worn close to limits

Fail 4 Jul 2008 96,123 miles

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

front discs poor condition and worn close to limits

Pass 2 May 2007 70,917 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 70,518 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YX04 BFK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YX04 BFK, 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 YX04 BFK registered?

YX04 BFK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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