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AG04 JGV

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

265,470 mi
Last recorded265,470 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 JGV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 265,470 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 261,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2023 257,528 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2022 253,500 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2021 248,000 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 247,993 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 242,292 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose strap in poor condition (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 229,623 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 214,042 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 198,334 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 180,648 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 4 Aug 2015 165,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 165,493 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 151,186 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2013 134,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 119,224 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 106,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,887 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 95,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,683 miles

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

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

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)

damage to nearside windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2008 70,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AG04 JGV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AG04 JGV, 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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AG04 JGV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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