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FF04 AFV

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,944 mi
Last recorded132,944 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF04 AFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 132,944 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox stabilizer defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 127,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened bush on front sub frame (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened on front sub frame (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 127,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened bush on front sub frame (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened on front sub frame (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 120,842 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 108,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower subframe bush worn

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

Offside Front Lower subframe bush worn

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 108,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower subframe bush worn

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

Offside Front Lower subframe bush worn

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2020 104,156 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,580 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 90,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in same tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,747 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,456 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,086 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front gearbox steady bar bush worn

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

outer sills covered by trims

rear exhaust box corroded and center section started to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,920 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,716 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,528 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,332 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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FF04 AFV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FF04 AFV, 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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FF04 AFV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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