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AF53 BYJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,178 mi
Last recorded128,178 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 128,178 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs corroded/worn

nearside rear tyre heavily wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 123,971 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

Fail 13 Dec 2016 123,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2015 111,323 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 98,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

chip to screen

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,384 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in front subframe rear bushs

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 85,325 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre cut on sidewalls and under-inflated

nearside rear tyre cracked and perrished in tread

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play in front subframe rear bushs

Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,051 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chip to windscreen

engine management light on

Fail 10 Feb 2012 73,647 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

chip to windscreen

engine management light on

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and worn heavy on outer edge but tread not cut as deep

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,298 miles

chip to screen

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/r tyre wearing inner egde

slight corrosion to front to rears metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,753 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mangerment light on

o/s/f tyre very low on air

o/s/f tyre wall slight splitting and wearing on egdes

o/s/r tyre wearing on egdes

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,948 miles

wipers starting to split

Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f seat belt frayed †o/s/r tyre worn on edges †handbrake travel requires adjusting †chip in windscreen

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 BYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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