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SN04 EOW

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,233 mi
Last recorded137,233 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 EOW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 137,233 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust back box very rusty

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 136,657 miles

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

Rear discs both slighty pitted

exhaust rusty but not blowing

Pass 11 Apr 2017 134,950 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2016 128,195 miles

exhaust flexi slightly deteraited

exhaust rusty at rear

front to rear brake pipes slighty rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on outiside slightly

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,940 miles

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

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

both front disc worn on inside

exhaust very rusty at the rear

front torear brak epipes slightly rusty

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,448 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,692 miles

front noplate cracked but cant be misread

rear discs slight scored and pitted

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2012 95,028 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,478 miles

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

front no plate slightly cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,829 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,057 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,118 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 EOW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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