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SN04 EKX

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,599 mi
Last recorded141,599 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 141,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

engine management light on on dash

handbrake travel

previous repairs covered in underseal

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2023 141,595 miles

Emissions unable to be completed poor idling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

engine management light on on dash

handbrake travel

previous repairs covered in underseal

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2022 137,044 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on on dash

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2022 137,041 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light on on dash

handbrake travel

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2021 130,596 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2020 126,399 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

Pass 31 May 2019 120,231 miles

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

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

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

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

brake back plates corroded

headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 May 2019 120,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

brake back plates corroded

headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2018 115,183 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 109,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

check engine light on

Pass 29 May 2015 102,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine malfunction light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,027 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bottom gearbox mount worn

engine management light on

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 1 Jun 2013 93,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

bottom gearbox mount worn

engine management light on

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Jun 2012 89,313 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 87,023 miles

n/s/f tyre cut no cords showing rear exhaust outer skin rusty

Pass 21 May 2010 70,616 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 70,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,778 miles

O/S HAND BRAKE RETURN SPRING MISSING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S HAND BRAKE RETURN SPRING MISSING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 42,453 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,453 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,247 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 29,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

small chip in center of windscreen

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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SN04 EKX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SN04 EKX, 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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SN04 EKX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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