MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge blistering (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front n/s and o/s subframe bushes slight play
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre uneven wear
head light fault warning light on
exhaust heat shield broken
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust heat shield broken
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE53 FFN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 AE53 FFN, 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 AE53 FFN registered?
AE53 FFN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2004.
Is AE53 FFN safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE53 FFN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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