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AK54 SHJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,682 mi
Last recorded133,682 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 SHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 118,106 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 118,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 104,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,795 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 81,311 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 73,372 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,372 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 52,798 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,214 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 31,962 miles

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

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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AK54 SHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK54 SHJ, 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 AK54 SHJ registered?

AK54 SHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is AK54 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 SHJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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