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SN04 EOM

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,784 mi
Last recorded65,784 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 EOM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,784 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,305 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,504 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box deteriorated

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,625 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 53,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,132 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

slight play in o/s rear lower hub bush

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,310 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust back box deteriorated

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 5 Apr 2012 41,578 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust section corroded

exhaust rear back box corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 41,577 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust section corroded

exhaust rear back box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,693 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 32,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,767 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,852 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 24,713 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,492 miles

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 EOM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOM, 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 EOM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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