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AV54 BRF

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

248,060 mi
Last recorded248,060 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BRF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 248,060 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 232,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 224,664 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 224,660 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 216,500 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 216,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 205,946 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 205,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 196,562 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 196,558 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 188,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 177,106 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 177,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 169,937 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 153,230 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 153,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside front service brake reading lower than nearside front service brake.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 131,208 miles

BOTH O/S AND N/S REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPESNION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING/WORN

Fail 11 Oct 2012 131,207 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH O/S AND N/S REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

SUSPESNION BUSHES AND GAITERS ARE PERISHING/WORN

Pass 6 Oct 2011 110,914 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 80,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 80,901 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,208 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 56,200 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,606 miles

(1) Windscreen cracked.

(2) Drivers seat belt frayed.

(3) Wiper blades starting to split.

(4) Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 39,549 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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AV54 BRF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AV54 BRF, 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 BRF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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