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B1 NNB

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,666 mi
Last recorded156,666 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 NNB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 156,666 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi joint has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Osf drivers seat belt is frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osr inner wing (front of rear wheel arch) has corrosion/hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 146,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre is low on edges and low in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Osf seat belt is slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf tyre is low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre is low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,655 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,939 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective Front gearbox stay is worn ()

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osr inner sill is corroded by suspension arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Osr wheel arch (inner/low) is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,674 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 119,415 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 119,411 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged Both front tyre vavles cracking/split due to age (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osr tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 119,328 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 119,327 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps light is severely reduced headlamps require cleaning (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 119,237 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished and splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,657 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 118,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,021 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 117,021 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 111,066 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded middle (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust backbox rusty

front headlamps frostimg

Pass 8 Dec 2014 104,369 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 97,363 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 85,757 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 74,719 miles

rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,159 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,576 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 32,656 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 27,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre wearing low on inner edges, n/s starting to lose shape

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre wearing low on inner edges, n/s starting to lose shape

Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,732 miles

Windscreen wiper blades torn but clear screen.

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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B1 NNB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 B1 NNB, 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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B1 NNB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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