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AU04 EPK

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,632 mi
Last recorded139,632 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EPK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 139,632 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS AND NS REAR CHASSIS AT CROSSMEMBER MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 133,012 miles

REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO NSR HUB ASSEMBLY

Fail 22 May 2018 133,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO NSR HUB ASSEMBLY

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

OIL LEAKING ONTO CAT CONVERTER

Pass 30 May 2017 126,044 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES AND CRACKED IN TREAD

NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRES

OSR INDICATOR FADED

PLAY TO NSR SUSPENSION

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 30 May 2017 126,044 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES AND CRACKED IN TREAD

NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRES

OSR INDICATOR FADED

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

PLAY TO NSR SUSPENSION

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 23 May 2016 118,475 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES BADLY FADED

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

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

NSF HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERN VERY POOR

PLAY TO NSR HUB/SUSPENSION

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

REAR TYRES WORN AND CRACKED

Fail 23 May 2016 118,475 miles

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

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES BADLY FADED

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

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW

NSF HEADLIGHT BEAM PATTERN VERY POOR

PLAY TO NSR HUB/SUSPENSION

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

REAR TYRES WORN AND CRACKED

Pass 26 May 2015 111,954 miles

EML ON

bad oil leak from engine

cracks in tread of rear tyres

play to nsr suspension

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 106,459 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn low on outer edge

nsr tyre cracked in tread pattern

nsr wheel rim badly scored

play to nsr hub assembly

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 100,008 miles

cracks in tread of rear tyres

front pads worn low & discs worn

rear silencer corroded

slight play in rear suspension bush ns

Pass 21 May 2012 92,551 miles

Exhaust tail box in poor condition .

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,241 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 80,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 67,733 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,239 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,738 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,578 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 23 Feb 2007 34,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AU04 EPK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU04 EPK, 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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AU04 EPK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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