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AE53 FFN

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

188,359 mi
Last recorded188,359 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 188,359 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front subframe rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 184,049 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 184,034 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 177,951 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 169,105 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 161,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front n/s and o/s subframe bushes slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2015 150,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 137,862 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 124,344 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 106,549 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 82,920 miles

head light fault warning light on

Pass 26 Jan 2010 67,056 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 56,679 miles

exhaust heat shield broken

Fail 2 Jan 2009 56,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,814 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 46,814 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,532 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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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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AE53 FFN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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