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AE04 CLY

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,872 mi
Last recorded155,872 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 CLY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 155,872 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 155,871 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2009 134,960 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Oct 2008 117,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 109,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 83,499 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 CLY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CLY, 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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What year was AE04 CLY registered?

AE04 CLY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is AE04 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 CLY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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