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FD04 VHB

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,099 mi
Last recorded133,099 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VHB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 133,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 131,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer pin hole in cv boot

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 128,281 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 128,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 122,083 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 122,083 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 115,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 115,482 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 104,722 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and middle have blows (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 95,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and middle have blows (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,615 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,480 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbed

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 23 Apr 2015 68,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,138 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,807 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,102 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)

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 47,102 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,026 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,671 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 33,163 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 33,163 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,575 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 25,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FD04 VHB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD04 VHB, 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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FD04 VHB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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