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T16 JJX

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,880 mi
Last recorded95,880 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 JJX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 95,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 87,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 77,943 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Both fuel tank straps corroded with a small section missing from one but still holding tank secure. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 70,308 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 70,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,421 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,404 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 59,464 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 56,981 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 56,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,413 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,274 miles

front tyre walls cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 51,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,243 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

back box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,713 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,870 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,026 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,999 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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T16 JJX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T16 JJX, 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 T16 JJX registered?

T16 JJX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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