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YX04 BOF

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,772 mi
Last recorded101,772 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 BOF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 101,772 miles

BOTH nearside & offside brake disc backing plates corroding away in lower sections

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL hoses displaying age related corrosion/deterioration - none deemed excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Intermediate to rear exhaust sealing joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In several perscribed areas - monitor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle displaying several areas of age related corrosion but none deemed structurally weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Outer casing lower coil spring mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Age related deterioration to lens but not adversely affecting aim/pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In several perscribed areas - monitor (subframe) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Outer casing lower coil spring mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Age related deterioration to lens but not adversely affecting aim/pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In several perscribed areas - monitor (subframe) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In several perscribed areas - monitor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 101,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 88,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,529 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,161 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 75,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,222 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 72,220 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,465 miles

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,355 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,692 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,135 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,396 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,006 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,364 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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YX04 BOF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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