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B6 DFM

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

185,817 mi
Last recorded185,817 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 DFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 185,817 miles

handbrake imbalanced

oil leak

underside,suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 179,136 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2025 179,023 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2024 171,563 miles

handbrake works but poor

ns abs corroded

oil leak

front tyres getting very low on tread

ns handbrake works but poor

Fail 3 Apr 2024 171,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

handbrake works but poor

ns abs corroded

oil leak

front tyres getting very low on tread

ns handbrake works but poor

Pass 3 Apr 2023 162,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 152,147 miles

abs rings are corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 139,697 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 135,344 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

exhaust is in poor condition

very slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Mar 2020 135,342 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake bracket bolt has snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

exhaust is in poor condition

very slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Mar 2019 122,530 miles

slight exhaust blow also its in poor condition

slight play in the osr hub bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,340 miles

slight play in the rear hub bushes

exhaust in poor condition

front brake pads are getting low

headlamps need cleaning up

osr road spring is broken just off the top end

Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,133 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 86,162 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,268 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,341 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,311 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,821 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,831 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 46,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,086 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,372 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,854 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008
Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,565 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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B6 DFM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 B6 DFM, 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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B6 DFM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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