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AY04 CLX

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,005 mi
Last recorded184,005 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 CLX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 184,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 179,178 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 179,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 174,325 miles

Exhaust rusty

Headlights starting to discolour

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge/cracked

Road springs corroded

Slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 3 Nov 2020 174,186 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust rusty

Headlights starting to discolour

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge/cracked

Road springs corroded

Slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2019 171,267 miles

Coolant leak signs of a water leak at the heater pipes going into the bulkhead ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and the bush at the wheel arch (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush and the bush at the wheel arch (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 164,867 miles

Chassis/floor starting to corrode

Exhaust rusty

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Headlights starting to discolour

Fail 16 Feb 2018 164,867 miles

Chassis/floor starting to corrode

Exhaust rusty

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Headlights starting to discolour

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 160,758 miles

Exhaust rusty

Floor/chassis starting to corrode

Headlights starting to discolour

Fail 17 Feb 2017 160,758 miles

Exhaust rusty

Floor/chassis starting to corrode

Headlights starting to discolour

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 148,229 miles

Floor/chassis starting to corrode

Fail 1 Feb 2016 148,229 miles

Floor/chassis starting to corrode

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

Registration plate lamp not working Nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 136,992 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 127,397 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 127,397 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

headlamp lens fading

Pass 9 Feb 2013 119,260 miles

n/s/f flasher slightly discoloured

rear brake discs and pads in poor condition--advise renewal

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 9 Feb 2012 107,648 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 88,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Feb 2010 70,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 51,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,319 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,037 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut near wheel rim

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 CLX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 CLX, 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 CLX registered?

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

Is AY04 CLX safe to buy?

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