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AD04 XBY

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,161 mi
Last recorded213,161 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 XBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 213,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 210,779 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 210,779 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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 202,517 miles

Both headlights starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Jul 2018 202,517 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlights starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 193,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 193,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All four front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 182,024 miles

Rear Coil springs corroding

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 170,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner has cuts in sidewall

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 160,092 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 29 Sep 2014 160,092 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 146,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 133,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 118,601 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre worn uneven on inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,196 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 92,821 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 9 Jun 2008 72,555 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 58,944 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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AD04 XBY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD04 XBY, 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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AD04 XBY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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