MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front tyres low tread.(225/45/17)W
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres low tread.(225/45/17)W
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs badly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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AE04 JBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?
AE04 JBZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2004.
Is AE04 JBZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE04 JBZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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