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AY53 DZL

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

308,011 mi
Last recorded308,011 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DZL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 308,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 308,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 303,934 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 285,164 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 254,133 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 222,075 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 190,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 157,775 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 124,817 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 93,405 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 72,660 miles

Emissions too low to measure.

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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AY53 DZL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY53 DZL, 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 AY53 DZL registered?

AY53 DZL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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The MOT history for AY53 DZL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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