MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
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
miin steel brake pipes slightly corroded
plastic sill covers fitted
rear exhaust box deterioated
check engine warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault
rear coil springs corroded on lower coils
rear exhaust on poor condition
rear exhaust in poor condition
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.
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.
front wipers split
rear exhaust in poor condition
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)
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.
slight play in o/s/r hub lower void bush
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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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