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AV54 BSU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,050 mi
Last recorded101,050 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BSU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,050 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 101,040 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,990 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,292 miles

rear exhaust box very rusty not leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,738 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,501 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,292 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,766 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r tyre cracked in the tread

Fail 26 Aug 2014 59,766 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/r tyre cracked in the tread

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,214 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,047 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 41,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,917 miles

Both rear tyres cracking inbetween tyre treads.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,354 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 BSU 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 82.4%.

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

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