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YY54 AEO

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,412 mi
Last recorded161,412 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 AEO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 161,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2018 161,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2017 157,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 149,669 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 137,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread beginning to perish

Fail 17 Sep 2015 137,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs worn

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

Nearside rear tyre tread beginning to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2014 126,734 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 126,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

engine smoke emm not tested

Pass 27 Sep 2013 112,426 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 96,957 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,235 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,050 miles

Front brake discs getting worn.

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 66,034 miles

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

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

Front brake discs getting worn.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,068 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 29,020 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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YY54 AEO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YY54 AEO, 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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YY54 AEO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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