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A2 PBX

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

52,946 mi
Last recorded52,946 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PBX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,946 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 4 Apr 2024 51,537 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 50,693 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 50,222 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,983 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,236 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 46,396 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 45,198 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,209 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,835 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 30,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,971 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,547 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,080 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 15,080 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,962 miles

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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A2 PBX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A2 PBX, 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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A2 PBX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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