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AX54 AVC

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,879 mi
Last recorded61,879 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 AVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,879 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 61,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 61,130 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlight leveling system fault light on but mot effecting headlight aim

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,106 miles

Headlight leveling system fault light on but not effecting headlight aim.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 59,138 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 57,922 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,819 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 55,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,654 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,517 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,072 miles

front roll bar links worn

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 44,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,288 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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AX54 AVC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AX54 AVC, 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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What year was AX54 AVC registered?

AX54 AVC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is AX54 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 AVC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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