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AE04 JDF

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,365 mi
Last recorded119,365 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 JDF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,365 miles

screen damage

Fail 31 Oct 2024 119,365 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

screen damage

Pass 2 Nov 2023 114,538 miles

front sub frame rear bushes poor condition

minor screen damage

Fail 1 Nov 2023 114,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate poor condition

front sub frame rear bushes poor condition

minor screen damage

Pass 18 Oct 2022 111,938 miles

minor screen damage

Fail 18 Oct 2022 111,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

minor screen damage

Pass 13 Oct 2021 108,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 108,257 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 107,110 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,797 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 105,797 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 102,228 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 102,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,596 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,939 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 93,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 89,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,516 miles

(1)Rear exhaust corroding.(2)Offside front tyre wear edges,(3)Wipers slight smear.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,181 miles

(1)Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating.(2)FRont tyres slight wear edges.

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

Wipers slight smear advise clean/replace

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,027 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated (Advise only)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 73,027 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated (Advise only)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 68,516 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 68,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine light on dash.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 58,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front wipers slightly smeary.

Fail 13 May 2010 58,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 18 May 2009 49,933 miles

1.rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded 2.nearside rear tyre starting to get low 3mm

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

Pass 23 May 2008 40,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,282 miles

Some small damage to windscreen Zone "A"

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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AE04 JDF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AE04 JDF, 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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AE04 JDF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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