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SN04 EPC

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,246 mi
Last recorded172,246 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 172,246 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 169,524 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 169,521 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2020 168,302 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 162,929 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 157,076 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre soft

Nearside Rear Outer outer,lower wheel corroded and holed,but not withing 30cm of body mounts

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 131,324 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 151,182 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 145,913 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

slight free play on nearside front droplink

Pass 20 Apr 2015 142,195 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded still secure

nsf tyre sidewall marked no cords viseable

nsr tyre 3/2mm tread

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

surface corrosion presenr on underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2015 142,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded still secure

nsf tyre sidewall marked no cords viseable

nsr tyre 3/2mm tread

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

surface corrosion presenr on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2014 138,160 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 134,241 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 130,614 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 125,795 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 119,645 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 114,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 106,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 95,742 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 EPC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EPC, 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 EPC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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