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SN04 EOJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,526 mi
Last recorded107,526 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 EOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 107,526 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all front suspension slight corrosion

all rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2018 106,196 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,959 miles

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2017 104,959 miles

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

All front suspension corroded

All rear suspension corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2016 103,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 99,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

check engine light indicating a fault

Pass 17 Jul 2013 84,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 84,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,680 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust; rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2012 78,680 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust; rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,044 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,317 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 64,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 56,018 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,018 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 48,406 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 40,922 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 EOJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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