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V200 SJF

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,294 mi
Last recorded133,294 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV200 SJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 133,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 132,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 132,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 129,956 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 124,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 124,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 120,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 117,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on Inner and outer edges,

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 111,760 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,845 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 106,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel rim has a buckle

Fail 25 Aug 2017 106,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel rim has a buckle

Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads at 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads at 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 101,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads at 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads at 90% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 97,020 miles

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

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Sep 2014 92,412 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 92,412 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 85,466 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,555 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,670 miles

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

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

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

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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V200 SJF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 V200 SJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V200 SJF registered?

V200 SJF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is V200 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V200 SJF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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