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D25 EVE

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

204,147 mi
Last recorded204,147 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD25 EVE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 204,147 miles

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

underside corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2025 204,140 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both body/ chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2024 202,029 miles

Rear undersidse corrosion

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 196,876 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2022 192,582 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 25 May 2021 185,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 175,280 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 171,148 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 167,664 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 153,578 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 143,425 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 143,425 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 139,245 miles

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

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2012 123,861 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2011 112,456 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,595 miles

.. nearside/offside front wiper blade rubbers starting to split

Pass 16 Apr 2009 84,259 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low/going out of shape.

rear silencer getting rusty.

rear trailing arm bushes split.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,181 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 21 Apr 2008 72,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 25 Apr 2007 56,947 miles

condensation in n/s/f indicator unit.

n/s pas pipe mount split.

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split.

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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D25 EVE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D25 EVE, 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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D25 EVE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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