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SN04 ENV

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,395 mi
Last recorded96,395 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 ENV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,395 miles

Front headlamps discoloured with age cleaned but pattern not sharp

Nearside 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)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 29 Mar 2017 96,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,999 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 88,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 80,595 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES. BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,595 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES. BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,388 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2014 74,388 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED. COVERS FITTED OVER SILLS, FULL INSPECTION NOT POSSABLE

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 68,346 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,764 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear doors not opening from inside

screw in nearside rear tyre

uneven wear on offside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ENV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ENV, 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 ENV registered?

SN04 ENV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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