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V16 JAD

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,425 mi
Last recorded144,425 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 JAD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 144,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Oct 2018 143,199 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both light lens misty

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall cuts

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both sides inner body/chassis slight corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

hand brake high

under trays

Pass 12 Oct 2017 141,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear slight play in rear bearing bushes both sides

under trays

Pass 12 Oct 2016 140,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at the retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

Rear outer casing on exhaust corroding away

under trays fitted obscuring some testable parts

Fail 12 Oct 2016 140,010 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at the retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear outer casing on exhaust corroding away

under trays fitted obscuring some testable parts

Pass 24 Oct 2015 135,241 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Headlight lenses faded

Fail 11 Oct 2014 113,825 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 113,825 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,476 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,138 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 96,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,291 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 82,670 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 82,670 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 74,641 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 74,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,472 miles

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

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

nearside rear child seat fitted can not fully check seatbelt

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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V16 JAD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V16 JAD, 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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V16 JAD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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