CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE04 CFZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,999 mi
Last recorded74,999 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 CFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,999 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 69,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 68,584 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

VSA light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 52,856 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 41,654 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 41,616 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 41,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,243 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 23,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 17,226 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,177 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,853 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 12,751 miles

Gear oil leak from front gearbox sump/cooler pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2007 10,211 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE04 CFZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE04 CFZ?

You can check the full history of AE04 CFZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE04 CFZ registered?

AE04 CFZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is AE04 CFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 CFZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE04 CFZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE04 CFZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.