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J77 DGN

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

169,665 mi
Last recorded169,665 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 DGN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 169,665 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 164,364 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 160,045 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 154,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 148,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 143,903 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 137,048 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 127,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 119,309 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,899 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 107,920 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 107,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,373 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 91,899 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,416 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bands

Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,370 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2010 79,641 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,661 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,699 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,156 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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J77 DGN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 J77 DGN, 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 J77 DGN registered?

J77 DGN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is J77 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J77 DGN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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