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AU53 MWX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,906 mi
Last recorded128,906 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 128,906 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 115,721 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 115,721 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 101,734 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 96,573 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres are worn on inner edges but not considered part of the main tread

Fail 7 Jan 2014 96,546 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside rear tyres are worn on inner edges but not considered part of the main tread

Pass 21 Jan 2013 88,626 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 78,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 78,704 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 68,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,907 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 58,863 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2010 58,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,047 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,421 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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AU53 MWX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU53 MWX?

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What year was AU53 MWX registered?

AU53 MWX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is AU53 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 MWX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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