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YX54 HFU

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,238 mi
Last recorded131,238 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 HFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2020 131,238 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion under body

Pass 18 Jul 2017 126,279 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 123,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 113,973 miles

exhaust slight corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,667 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

slight play in steering rack bushs

Fail 9 Aug 2013 108,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear box corroded

slight play in steering rack bushs

Pass 30 Jul 2012 98,168 miles

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,249 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 80,499 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 80,499 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 67,959 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,883 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 HFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

YX54 HFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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