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VX53 AAK

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,902 mi
Last recorded116,902 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 AAK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,902 miles

n/s rear top arm outer bush has slight play

Fail 28 Aug 2014 116,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s rear top arm outer bush has slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2013 104,106 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 80,666 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,557 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 71,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 71,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,001 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,978 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 40,328 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2007 40,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2007 40,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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VX53 AAK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX53 AAK, 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 VX53 AAK registered?

VX53 AAK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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