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AF53 BYD

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,891 mi
Last recorded139,891 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BYD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 139,891 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,050 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear section of exhaust is heavily corroded.

Pass 10 May 2012 108,075 miles

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

Exhaust heavily corroded.

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 93,890 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2011 93,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 79,727 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 74,131 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,871 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,320 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,995 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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AF53 BYD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AF53 BYD, 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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AF53 BYD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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