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VU04 EWL

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,816 mi
Last recorded111,816 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 EWL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 111,816 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 107,228 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 107,228 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 102,695 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 98,531 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,647 miles

exhaust corroding & blowing

front headlight aim pattern distorting

front suspension arms corroding

osf/osr/nsr tyres cracking

play in osf drop link

Fail 9 Nov 2020 91,640 miles

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

exhaust corroding & blowing

front headlight aim pattern distorting

front suspension arms corroding

osf/osr/nsr tyres cracking

play in osf drop link

Pass 26 Oct 2019 91,346 miles

exhaust blowing

headlight aim pattern distorting

play in osf drop link

Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,875 miles

exhaust blowing

headlight aim distorting

play in osf drop link

Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,362 miles

headlight aim distorting

play in o/s/f drop link

Fail 12 Oct 2017 90,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

headlight aim distorting

play in osr drop link

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,758 miles

osf seatbelt fraying

play in osf drop link

Pass 15 Oct 2015 88,514 miles

front wiperblades splitting

suspect exhaust manifold blow

Fail 15 Oct 2015 88,514 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front wiperblades splitting

suspect exhaust manifold blow

Pass 15 Sep 2014 85,753 miles

nail in osf tyre

nsf wiper split

osr indicator discoloured

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,069 miles

osr indicator discoloured

slight marks on nsr tyre [inner sidewall]

Pass 10 Oct 2012 71,274 miles

slight marks on inner sidewalls on front tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,107 miles

exhaust rattling/corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,541 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 60,153 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,925 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,347 miles

rattle on exhaust

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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VU04 EWL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU04 EWL, 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 VU04 EWL registered?

VU04 EWL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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