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YX53 LLW

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

220,438 mi
Last recorded220,438 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 LLW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 220,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 220,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 209,850 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 209,850 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 195,410 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear rose bushes (2.4.G.2)

back box outer skin is corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 178,270 miles

Slight play in both rear upper rose bushes

Fail 8 Apr 2015 178,270 miles

Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Slight play in both rear upper rose bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2014 159,998 miles

Play in both rear upper rose bushes

Rear pads getting low

Rear wiper torn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 141,159 miles

nearside rear suspension top rose bush has slight play

Fail 3 Apr 2013 141,159 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear suspension top rose bush has slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2012 123,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,230 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,114 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,619 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 71,619 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,972 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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YX53 LLW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YX53 LLW, 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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YX53 LLW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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