MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,363 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust System Corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
n/s rear wheel arch corroded
rear silencer corroded
n/s rear indicator lens broken
rear silencer outer skin corroded
rear sills corroded under sill cover
Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged o/s front abs ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear silencer corroded
n/s headlamp
Front brake imbalance of 25% max allowed is 25%.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear wiper split
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY04 NBJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?
AY04 NBJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2004.
Is AY04 NBJ safe to buy?
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