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AF04 FRV

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

290,778 mi
Last recorded290,778 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 290,778 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 235,169 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 175,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 151,649 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 151,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 141,217 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 114,230 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,329 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 86,197 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 77,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,993 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,102 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,247 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 46,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 13 Jan 2009 46,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

handbrake cable bracket loose

Pass 15 Jan 2007 34,567 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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AF04 FRV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF04 FRV, 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 AF04 FRV registered?

AF04 FRV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is AF04 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 FRV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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