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SK04 RML

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,405 mi
Last recorded207,405 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 RML
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 207,405 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all suspesion corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2024 207,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all suspesion corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 202,498 miles

Central centre exhaust box corroded and peeling but not not blowing

all suspension componenets showing signs of corrosion

oil leak on engine o/s

Pass 3 Mar 2022 198,790 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 198,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 194,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 185,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 158,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 158,660 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 134,299 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2011 102,596 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 75,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,315 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 23,953 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,352 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 20,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SK04 RML is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK04 RML, 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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SK04 RML is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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