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AF53 BYH

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,141 mi
Last recorded76,141 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BYH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 76,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear anti/rolebar rubbing on rear subframe

slight smear left of n/s wiper blade

Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,678 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear anti/rolebar rubbing on rear subframe

slight smear left of n/s wiper blade

Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,076 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,652 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,293 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 36,950 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,160 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,651 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 BYH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 BYH, 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 AF53 BYH registered?

AF53 BYH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is AF53 BYH safe to buy?

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