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DK04 RYB

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,269 mi
Last recorded149,269 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 RYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 149,269 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

oil leak around lower engine area

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2015 137,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Right hand side horn button not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 125,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,267 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 102,215 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 91,302 miles

both front tyre depths low close to wear bands rear exhaust rusting

Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,606 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear number plate showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2009 65,843 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 65,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 56,487 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 43,805 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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DK04 RYB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DK04 RYB, 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 DK04 RYB registered?

DK04 RYB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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