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AR04 AVX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,257 mi
Last recorded168,257 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 168,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 157,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 149,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 149,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 145,009 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 137,993 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake slightly low.

Rear Upper wishbones slight corrosion.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slight damage.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 13 Mar 2020 135,235 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel rim slight damage.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 5 Nov 2018 129,619 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak from engine.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 129,619 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Centre and rear exhaust silencers slightly deteriorated.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 123,307 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 123,307 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,960 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Oct 2015 97,284 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,867 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2013 82,984 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,984 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,497 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,856 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2011 73,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,301 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,025 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,417 miles

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

n/s front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,712 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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AR04 AVX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR04 AVX, 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 AR04 AVX registered?

AR04 AVX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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