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AE53 FGC

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,244 mi
Last recorded105,244 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 FGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,244 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 105,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,213 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 92,195 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 92,172 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 91,923 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 85,937 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 85,912 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rears tyre wearing out of shape.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back box outer skin deteriorating

both headlight deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,313 miles

back box deteriorating

headlights deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear handbrake spring missing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 58,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,784 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 35,784 miles

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

1) N/S Rear tyre close to limit (on 2mm).

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 FGC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AE53 FGC, 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 FGC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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