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AF04 GWW

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,377 mi
Last recorded151,377 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 GWW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 151,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2019 147,565 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 147,554 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps.. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 144,500 miles

Exhaust condition deteriorated

Headlamps deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension rose bushes nearside and offside worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 144,500 miles

Exhaust condition deteriorated

Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension rose bushes nearside and offside worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 142,089 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear section of exhaust deteriorating

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 135,741 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

offside wing mirror repaired with tape

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2015 123,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2014 118,729 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

brakes noisy

Pass 5 Jun 2013 113,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2013 113,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2012 107,151 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 101,896 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 101,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 87,283 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 87,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,633 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,570 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 79,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

1) N/S/F tyre close to limit (wearing on outer edges).

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 GWW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF04 GWW, 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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AF04 GWW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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