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YX04 EXD

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,704 mi
Last recorded100,704 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 EXD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,704 miles

rear parking brake check

Fail 27 Apr 2019 100,704 miles

rear parking brake check

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 96,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2017 96,875 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2016 93,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

eml light on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,429 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 87,280 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,272 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,960 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jul 2011 64,327 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,507 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,104 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,875 miles

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

n/s/f wiper rubber splitting

Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,824 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 38,819 miles

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

drivers wiper splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,546 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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YX04 EXD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX04 EXD, 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 YX04 EXD registered?

YX04 EXD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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The MOT history for YX04 EXD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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