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AY04 CKU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,470 mi
Last recorded190,470 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 CKU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 190,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy exhaust poor condition along length (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sub frames and under side where visable have wide spread surface corrosion

under body and sills have plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2022 190,462 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy exhaust poor condition along length (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sub frames and under side where visable have wide spread surface corrosion

under body and sills have plastic covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2022 190,435 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside, front to rear MAIN, beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also, unable to check internal headlight leveling device (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Beam image projection heavily distorted. It would appear some form of lens buffing/ replacement maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also, unable to check internal headlight leveling device (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Beam image projection heavily distorted. It would appear some form of lens buffing/ replacement maybe required (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear chassis rail, as per marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 189,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 189,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 185,560 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 180,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 180,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 176,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 176,661 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 170,403 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2017 170,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2016 165,089 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside/floor (6.1.B.2)

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

rear exhaust poor condition/corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2015 159,930 miles

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

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

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

rear brakepipes have underseal coated on them

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2015 159,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 152,921 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 152,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

nearside front position lamp dim

Pass 19 Feb 2013 138,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front position lamp dim

offside front position lamp dim

Fail 29 Mar 2012 122,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front position lamp dim

offside front position lamp dim

Pass 31 Mar 2011 108,077 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 107,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 92,269 miles

front reg cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,552 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,399 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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AY04 CKU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY04 CKU, 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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AY04 CKU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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