MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
270,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective x1 (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective x1 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both front tyres wearing smooth on edges + nsf wall curbed
both headlamps flicker
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn thru (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)
both headlamps flicker
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust deteriorated
nail in near side rear tyre
n/s/f tyre cut on side wall cords not exposed
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear exhaust corroded.
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear exhaust corroded.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre side wall damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre side wall damaged
Diesel metal fuel line starting to corrode.
N/S/F subframe rear rubber bush starting to fail.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/F tyre sidewall damage.
Diesel metal fuel line starting to corrode.
N/S/F subframe rear rubber bush starting to fail.
O/S/F tyre sidewall damage.
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV54 BTZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 BTZ, 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 BTZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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