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EU04 JSZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

197,933 mi
Last recorded197,933 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 JSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2022 197,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 196,307 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 193,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 186,862 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 176,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 176,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 164,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 151,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 140,419 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 119,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 100,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 82,516 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 61,001 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,462 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,523 miles

both rear tyres cracking at tread

Pass 17 May 2007 17,409 miles

both rear tyres cracking at tread

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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EU04 JSZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EU04 JSZ, 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 EU04 JSZ registered?

EU04 JSZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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