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AY04 CLN

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

187,124 mi
Last recorded187,124 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 CLN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 187,124 miles

General corrosion of vehicle.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp broken and not working.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge wear.

Nearside Rear Corrosion of outer sill / step panel.

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

Offside Door mirror backing cover damaged..

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.

Rear Corrosion of both rear wheel arches.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 186,162 miles

Corrosion of nearside and offside rear wheel arches.

General corrosion of vehicle.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Door mirror backing cover broken.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 186,162 miles

Corrosion of nearside and offside rear wheel arches.

General corrosion of vehicle.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Door mirror backing cover broken.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 184,608 miles

Front bumper damaged on nearside

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front fog light damaged

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded from system

Fail 22 Jan 2021 184,608 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged on nearside

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

Nearside front fog light damaged

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded from system

Pass 21 Jan 2020 181,778 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged on nearside

Nearside Front Fog light damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Rear exhaust box corroded (outer skin

Pass 31 Jan 2019 176,786 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear hub upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 176,662 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear hub upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 172,320 miles

Both rear tyres worn out of shape

Play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 25 Jan 2018 172,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn out of shape

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 27 Jan 2017 154,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.94mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.84mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 134,949 miles

rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 28 Jan 2015 119,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2014 106,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 106,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 84,464 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 73,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Slight play in both rear upper trailing arm bushes.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,138 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,156 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread.

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bellypan fitted

rear number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

sideskirts fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,654 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,237 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 CLN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AY04 CLN, 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 CLN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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