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AV54 BPO

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,156 mi
Last recorded206,156 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BPO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 206,156 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT FOG LAMPS LENSES ARE DAMAGED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

HEAD LAMPS LENSES ARE CRAZED

HEAD LIGHTS FOCUS IS VERY POOR AND THE OUTPUT IS POOR

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SILL COVERS ARE FITTED

WEAR IN THE REAR SUSPENSION JOINTS

Pass 2 Feb 2017 193,994 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Front NUMBER PLATE IS DAMAGED

Offside FRONT FOG LAMP LENS IS BROKEN

Offside HEAD LAMP OUTPUT IS POOR

Oil leak ()

Rear TYRES WEARING/WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 9 Feb 2016 178,458 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2016 178,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 4 Feb 2015 168,090 miles

front registration plate damaged

offside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2015 168,090 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front registration plate damaged

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2014 150,906 miles

Oil leak

brake discs are worn

exhaust corroded

front number plate is damaged

head lights output poor

o/s front fog lamp lens is damaged

slight play in rear suspension joint

Fail 12 Feb 2013 129,247 miles

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

exhaust sections are corroded

front number plate is cracked

rear tyre wear is uneven

sill covers fitted

slight play in a o/s rear suspension joint

Pass 12 Feb 2013 129,247 miles

exhaust sections are corroded

front number plate is cracked

rear tyre wear is uneven

sill covers fitted

slight play in a o/s rear suspension joint

Pass 1 Oct 2011 97,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer skin of the rear exhaust box corroded through

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 68,787 miles

rear brake discs are worn

exhaust sections are rusted

front number plate is damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,084 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

crack in front registration plate

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,855 miles

wheel rims are scored

Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,116 miles

the aim of both head lights is close to the low limit

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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AV54 BPO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AV54 BPO, 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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AV54 BPO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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