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AF04 FTD

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

250,787 mi
Last recorded250,787 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 FTD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2017 250,787 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 242,598 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 238,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 209,357 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 177,082 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 135,548 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 113,020 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 85,949 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,795 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,921 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,113 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,710 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 FTD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF04 FTD?

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What year was AF04 FTD registered?

AF04 FTD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is AF04 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 FTD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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