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AE04 ZBG

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,041 mi
Last recorded153,041 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 ZBG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 153,041 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 136,182 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 136,182 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 120,657 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 120,466 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,764 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads have started to flake/ peel

Fail 21 Aug 2014 109,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads have started to flake/ peel

Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,315 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,963 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,270 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 71,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 65,460 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,815 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 ZBG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

AE04 ZBG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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