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YX54 DTF

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

178,455 mi
Last recorded178,455 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 DTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 178,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 178,454 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 174,619 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 169,688 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 169,685 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 160,175 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 160,174 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 155,845 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust outer cover poor condition

Fail 17 May 2018 155,845 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust outer cover poor condition

Pass 23 May 2017 146,796 miles

Central Front Oil leak BAD OIL LEAK POSSBILY GEARBOX COOLER PIPES? ()

REAR EXHAUST BOX DELAMINATING

Fail 23 May 2017 146,796 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Oil leak BAD OIL LEAK POSSBILY GEARBOX COOLER PIPES? ()

REAR EXHAUST BOX DELAMINATING

Pass 20 May 2016 137,863 miles

Nearside headlamp beam image only just visable

Offside headlamp beam image only just visable

Rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 19 May 2016 137,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside headlamp beam image only just visable

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

Offside headlamp beam image only just visable

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2015 128,970 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 128,970 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2014 120,417 miles

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 28 May 2013 112,273 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION R FERRULES.CORROSION EXHAUST.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Fail 28 May 2013 112,273 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN-OFF STICK.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION R FERRULES.CORROSION EXHAUST.O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

Pass 29 May 2012 105,741 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 105,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 97,703 miles

INCOMPLETE SEAT BELT CHECK-C/S.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.BRAKES-F DISCS WORN-F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT?-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,034 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 88,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,628 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,884 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 74,264 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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YX54 DTF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YX54 DTF, 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 DTF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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