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SN04 NZJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,096 mi
Last recorded83,096 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 NZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2024 83,096 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch /chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp beam image slightly poor

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlamp beam image slightly poor

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,031 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 83,031 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake cable return spring detatched

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 82,457 miles

General under body corrosion inc all suspension components

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

Fail 18 May 2022 82,457 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion inc all suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 81,906 miles

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

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

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

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

general underbody/suspension corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2020 81,882 miles

Corrosion on underside of car

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

Pass 10 May 2019 81,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 79,757 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 79,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked (no cords exposed)

Pass 11 May 2017 78,369 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 78,369 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut (not through to cords)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,061 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 74,764 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight cut /tear nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 71,422 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 May 2013 67,727 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate between treads

Pass 28 May 2013 67,727 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate between treads

Pass 25 May 2012 63,793 miles

heavy corrosion to outer skin of rear silencer

Pass 31 May 2011 57,526 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 51,139 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 44,836 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 37,471 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 NZJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

SN04 NZJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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