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FT04 NJK

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

186,216 mi
Last recorded186,216 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 NJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 186,216 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 178,601 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 172,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 167,746 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 161,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 157,329 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 150,488 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 136,979 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 136,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 126,806 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 126,806 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 119,384 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box heavily corroded, advise

Pass 16 Aug 2013 107,373 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 96,974 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers poor

Pass 24 Aug 2011 85,252 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smear, advise

offside rear handbrake return spring, advise

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,057 miles

small cut in tread osr tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,302 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,307 miles

front pads geting low

front wipers split

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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FT04 NJK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FT04 NJK, 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 FT04 NJK registered?

FT04 NJK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is FT04 NJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 NJK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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