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AV54 BTZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

270,667 mi
Last recorded270,667 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 BTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 270,667 miles

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 270,658 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 248,178 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges + nsf wall curbed

Pass 17 Nov 2016 228,897 miles

both headlamps flicker

Fail 15 Nov 2016 228,897 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 212,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 193,017 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall cords not exposed

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2013 177,458 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 177,457 miles

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.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 155,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 155,759 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2011 130,824 miles

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.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 130,824 miles

Diesel metal fuel line starting to corrode.

N/S/F subframe rear rubber bush starting to fail.

O/S/F tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 107,331 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2010 107,065 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,928 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 57,456 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 57,454 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,570 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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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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