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AE54 EZP

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,129 mi
Last recorded88,129 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 EZP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,129 miles

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside mirror glass missing

offside registration lamp dull

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 88,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside mirror glass missing

offside registration lamp dull

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,427 miles

Both front indicator bulbs faded.

Childseat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Middle section of exhaust corroded.

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Rear section of exhaust corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 79,427 miles

Both front indicator bulbs faded.

Childseat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Middle section of exhaust corroded.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front indicator lens cracked.

Rear section of exhaust corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,720 miles

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside front indicator faded

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2010 72,720 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front indicator lens cracked

offside front indicator faded

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,856 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 56,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,289 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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AE54 EZP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AE54 EZP, 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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AE54 EZP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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