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AM04 CZT

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,410 mi
Last recorded162,410 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 CZT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 162,410 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 162,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 149,257 miles

Centre end rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 149,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre end rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside rear (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 140,004 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.OIL LEAKS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 140,004 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

O/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.OIL LEAKS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.SLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 133,333 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 133,333 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,688 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 116,688 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

EML light on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 103,034 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 102,999 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,780 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 65,269 miles

advise o/s rear light damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2010 65,269 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise o/s rear light damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,939 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,372 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AM04 CZT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM04 CZT, 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 AM04 CZT registered?

AM04 CZT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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