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YY54 DZA

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,956 mi
Last recorded148,956 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 DZA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 148,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 147,081 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 139,967 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 135,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 120,655 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 120,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 97,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,401 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 65,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,429 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,937 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 DZA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DZA, 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 DZA registered?

YY54 DZA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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