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SN04 EPF

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

224,443 mi
Last recorded224,443 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 EPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 224,443 miles

ENGINE STEADY BAR WORN

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 216,718 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

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

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDE WALLS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 208,979 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in lower enging mount

Fail 21 Apr 2015 208,979 miles

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

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

play in lower enging mount

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 201,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 192,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 192,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 181,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 167,550 miles

corrosion rear box

Pass 11 Jan 2010 141,759 miles

corrosion rear box

Fail 11 Jan 2010 141,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion rear box

Pass 2 Feb 2009 118,605 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R ALL 4 HUB BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY. SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR DISCS.

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 118,605 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R ALL 4 HUB BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY. SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR DISCS.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 100,871 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 80,654 miles

X/S TRAVEL HANDBRAKE

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 EPF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EPF, 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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What year was SN04 EPF registered?

SN04 EPF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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