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YY54 AEW

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

181,617 mi
Last recorded181,617 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 AEW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 181,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 162,673 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 144,406 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 122,178 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 111,187 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

steel brake pipe to o/s/r flexi corroded however not excessivly

Pass 9 Sep 2013 102,801 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear box exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,436 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 84,688 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,688 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 76,570 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 64,546 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,108 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,566 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 AEW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AEW, 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 YY54 AEW registered?

YY54 AEW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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