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EU54 MTJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,989 mi
Last recorded125,989 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 MTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 125,989 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 121,676 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 117,605 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 110,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 103,946 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 101,021 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 99,112 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,787 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 95,782 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits reading 1.59 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 86,503 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 86,497 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,491 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,819 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 69,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,259 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,242 miles

front brake pads needed in about 3-4000 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight movement

rear exhaust outer skin coming off as rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2013 64,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake pads needed in about 3-4000 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight movement

rear exhaust outer skin coming off as rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,072 miles

rear exhaust outer skin getting rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,248 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,004 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,046 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,329 miles

Both Side Rear Brake Pads Running Low..

Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,078 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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EU54 MTJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU54 MTJ, 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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EU54 MTJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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