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YY54 DYJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,304 mi
Last recorded146,304 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 DYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 146,304 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 146,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 131,991 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 131,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 117,077 miles

Some wear in both rear upper arm bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,041 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,626 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 86,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 78,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 65,665 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 65,661 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,457 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,153 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 DYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY54 DYJ, 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 DYJ registered?

YY54 DYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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