MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine lamp on
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine lamp on
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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AF53 BYR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BYR, 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 BYR registered?
AF53 BYR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 2004.
Is AF53 BYR safe to buy?
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