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AE04 JDK

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,015 mi
Last recorded150,015 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 JDK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 150,015 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2025 150,007 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe leaking to rear of front subframe at offside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 140,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

both rear upper suspension arms corrodede

centre exhaust section heavily corroded and leaking slightly

front sub frame corroded

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 12 May 2021 140,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

both rear upper suspension arms corrodede

centre exhaust section heavily corroded and leaking slightly

front sub frame corroded

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2020 137,061 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 137,061 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 119,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fuel pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,892 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front Subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Front Subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 112,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 108,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,067 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 99,062 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,334 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,691 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,423 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 74,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,777 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 50,222 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,658 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,058 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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AE04 JDK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE04 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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