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AV54 BSO

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,052 mi
Last recorded137,052 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 137,052 miles

Hand brake lever return springs missing

Head lamp images poor & lenses deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 137,052 miles

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

Hand brake lever return springs missing

Head lamp images poor & lenses deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 122,930 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,894 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2015 121,894 miles

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

exhaust rear box in poor condition

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2014 113,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2013 104,676 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 104,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,695 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,030 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,178 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,660 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 46,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,339 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)

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 BSO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BSO, 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 BSO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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