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AE04 CGF

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,456 mi
Last recorded84,456 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 84,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter large clip slightly loose

Offside Rear Outer [front to rear] brake pipe corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear [upper] arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear brake hose ferrules coated

all under body brake pipes coated

both front shock absorber cases corroded

front brake hose ferrules corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2021 84,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter large clip slightly loose

Offside Rear Outer [front to rear] brake pipe corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear [upper] arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear brake hose ferrules coated

all under body brake pipes coated

both front shock absorber cases corroded

front brake hose ferrules corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2020 77,830 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank repaired

Fail 7 May 2020 77,830 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank repaired

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower, & all at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes on suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 70,936 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,980 miles

Engine management light on

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Unable to check 2nd row seat belts and seats

Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,980 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Unable to check 2nd row seat belts and seats

Pass 24 Mar 2016 63,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside main and rear exhaust box in poor condition

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 63,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside main and rear exhaust box in poor condition

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,622 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,654 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,695 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 53,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,885 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,753 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 42,429 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,885 miles

mot computer not working at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,726 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 17,959 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 CGF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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