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SG04 ZWE

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,385 mi
Last recorded70,385 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 ZWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,385 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 70,385 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

handbrake return springs broken

nsf abs wiring harness chaffed

rev lights inop

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,737 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,737 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,972 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,368 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,128 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 30,123 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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SG04 ZWE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG04 ZWE, 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 SG04 ZWE registered?

SG04 ZWE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is SG04 ZWE safe to buy?

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