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EU 1973

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,958 mi
Last recorded106,958 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU 1973
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 106,958 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 105,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 103,167 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 103,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 99,999 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,464 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,275 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 94,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 84,722 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,588 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 79,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,315 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,070 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,405 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,540 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,026 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,729 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,007 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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EU 1973 is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EU 1973, 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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EU 1973 is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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