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B1 EPD

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

130,943 mi
Last recorded130,943 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 EPD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 130,943 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2024 128,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 122,411 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 15 Sep 2023 122,189 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 116,567 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 111,384 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 111,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 106,358 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,051 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,279 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,771 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 57,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,262 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,851 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,883 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 50,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,435 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 44,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,214 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,098 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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B1 EPD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B1 EPD, 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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What year was B1 EPD registered?

B1 EPD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is B1 EPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 EPD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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