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AU53 MWA

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,524 mi
Last recorded156,524 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 MWA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 156,524 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 3 Jun 2013 154,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 154,246 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 150,480 miles

front brake discs slighty corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs slighty pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2011 150,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs slighty corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 144,330 miles

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

Oil leak

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

sligt dammage front number plate

Fail 7 Jun 2010 144,330 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sligt dammage front number plate

Pass 18 May 2009 125,130 miles

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

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

ends of wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 21 May 2008 95,324 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2007 68,831 miles

N/S wiper blade worn

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

Washer jets out of adjustment

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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AU53 MWA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU53 MWA, 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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AU53 MWA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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