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SN04 ENY

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,454 mi
Last recorded138,454 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 ENY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 138,454 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 138,454 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 125,774 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 115,504 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 115,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 106,670 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,696 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 95,692 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 81,238 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 81,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 74,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,141 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,959 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,058 miles

both front tyres wearing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,669 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre distorted on inner edge (borderline)

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 ENY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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