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AE04 CFX

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,500 mi
Last recorded141,500 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 CFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 141,500 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. Advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides and deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. Advise early replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 139,602 miles

Central And Rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides, and deteriorated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 137,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 135,762 miles

Central and rear exhaust box deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 135,762 miles

Central and rear exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides and perished (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 131,734 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides, faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides and perished hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2019 128,115 miles

Exhaust corroded front to rear

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 123,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 121,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic headlamp lenses slightly deterioated

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box slightly deterioated

Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,780 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 110,150 miles

miin steel brake pipes slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 107,363 miles

check engine warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

rear coil springs corroded on lower coils

rear exhaust on poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2013 104,907 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2012 103,494 miles

Front brake flexi hose metal ferrules and bleed nipples are corroded.

Nearside front tyre is worn close to legal limit and is worn on outer edge of tread.(Advise early replacement.)

Offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge of tread.Has 2-3mm tread depth.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 103,494 miles

Front brake flexi hose metal ferrules and bleed nipples are corroded.

Nearside front tyre is worn close to legal limit and is worn on outer edge of tread.(Advise early replacement.)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front tyre is wearing on outer edge of tread.Has 2-3mm tread depth.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 101,920 miles

front wipers split

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2010 99,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,512 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s & o/s rear suspension void bushes.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 88,395 miles

slight play in o/s/r hub lower void bush

Pass 28 Feb 2007 71,258 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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AE04 CFX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE04 CFX, 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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AE04 CFX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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