MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust rusty
Headlights starting to discolour
Nearside front tyre wearing on edge/cracked
Road springs corroded
Slight play in rear suspension bushes
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
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))
Chassis/floor starting to corrode
Exhaust rusty
Front brake discs starting to corrode
Headlights starting to discolour
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)
Exhaust rusty
Floor/chassis starting to corrode
Headlights starting to discolour
Exhaust rusty
Floor/chassis starting to corrode
Headlights starting to discolour
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Floor/chassis starting to corrode
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)
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
n/s/f flasher slightly discoloured
rear brake discs and pads in poor condition--advise renewal
rear tyre treads getting low
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre has a small cut near wheel rim
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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