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F22 TKO

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

180,176 mi
Last recorded180,176 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF22 TKO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 180,176 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 176,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 171,664 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 167,008 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2022 160,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 154,699 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 152,397 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2019 145,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 135,855 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 127,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,302 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 114,725 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 108,350 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust centre box and tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2014 108,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres out of shape

exhaust centre box and tailbox rusty/deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 101,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

slight play in nearside front roll bar link arm

Fail 25 Apr 2013 101,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust tailbox rusty/deteriorated

slight play in nearside front roll bar link arm

Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,931 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,946 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,124 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,641 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,271 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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F22 TKO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F22 TKO, 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 F22 TKO registered?

F22 TKO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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