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AY04 CLV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,273 mi
Last recorded163,273 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 CLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 163,273 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 141,610 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 141,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front No Plate Poor

Pass 15 Apr 2009 139,911 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 124,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 108,209 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 CLV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CLV, 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 AY04 CLV registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY04 CLV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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