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YX54 DSV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,159 mi
Last recorded187,159 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 DSV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 187,159 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 177,617 miles

Oil leak

no blade on rear wiper/nearside wipertblade split

rear exhaust outer silencer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 162,400 miles

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

both front tyre edges wearing close to legal tread depth limit

both front tyrres cracking on sidewall

exhaust system corroded

no blade on rear wiper

Fail 28 Feb 2013 148,970 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked no cords yet exposed

nearside rear tyre tread depth just on 1.6mm

rear wiperblade split

turbo hose breaking

Pass 28 Feb 2013 148,970 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked no cords yet exposed

nearside rear tyre tread depth just on 1.6mm

rear wiperblade split

turbo hose breaking

Pass 8 Mar 2012 132,928 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

engine light on dash

offside rear tyre just on legal tread depth of 1.6mm

slight corrosion exhaust system

slight cracking nearside rear tyre inner sidewall no cords yet exposed

Fail 8 Mar 2012 132,928 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pads wearing thin

engine light on dash

offside rear tyre just on legal tread depth of 1.6mm

slight corrosion exhaust system

slight cracking nearside rear tyre inner sidewall no cords yet exposed

Pass 4 Mar 2011 117,358 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight corrosion exhaust system/slight corrosion underbody components

Pass 18 Feb 2010 102,142 miles

slight corrosion underbody components/coolant hose wearing through underbonnet/slight wear starting nearside rear tyre edge

Fail 18 Feb 2010 102,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion underbody components/coolant hose wearing through underbonnet/slight wear starting nearside rear tyre edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 65,121 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YX54 DSV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX54 DSV, 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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YX54 DSV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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