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YX54 GMV

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,177 mi
Last recorded178,177 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 GMV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 178,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 163,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 147,076 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 128,433 miles

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

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

rear main exhaust box crusty

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,959 miles

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

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 11 Jan 2013 99,693 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)

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads and discs worn

near side front tyre wall damaged

wear developing in rear suspension arms

Fail 11 Jan 2013 99,693 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

exhaust system corroding

front brake pads and discs worn

near side front tyre wall damaged

wear developing in rear suspension arms

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,237 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,792 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 64,122 miles

front bumper damaged + fog lamp offside front smashed.

off side front tyre sidewalls starting to crack.

Pass 24 Dec 2008 55,794 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 55,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in offside rear tyre + perishing.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,467 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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YX54 GMV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GMV, 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 YX54 GMV registered?

YX54 GMV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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