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EU54 MTV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

138,533 mi
Last recorded138,533 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 MTV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 138,533 miles

Central exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2025 136,108 miles

Central exhaust deteriorating

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2024 134,277 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 130,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2023 130,625 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2022 129,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 128,542 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 121,673 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 114,960 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 114,960 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 103,527 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,687 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,427 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 86,619 miles

near side rear tyre slightley out of shape

Fail 3 Jun 2014 86,619 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre slightley out of shape

Pass 17 May 2013 80,310 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 74,633 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 69,108 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 63,028 miles

cover around o/s rear seat belt missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,355 miles

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

offside rear seat belt buckle cover broken

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,584 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,388 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 MTV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey 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 EU54 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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