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SN04 ENL

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,457 mi
Last recorded123,457 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 ENL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 123,457 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 119,989 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 117,351 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 112,638 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 112,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,636 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens discoloured (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 108,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens discoloured (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 92,187 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,732 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2014 86,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,012 miles

rear exhaust back box poor condition

Fail 8 Mar 2013 81,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both rear arm bushes slight play

rear exhaust back box poor condition

n/s/r tyre out of shape inner edge and flat spots

Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,921 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Apr 2010 63,847 miles

handbrake slightly high

small stonechips on screen

Pass 3 Apr 2009 58,743 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2009 58,743 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,723 miles

advise brake imbalance near limit 24%

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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SN04 ENL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SN04 ENL, 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 SN04 ENL registered?

SN04 ENL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is SN04 ENL safe to buy?

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