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VX04 GJE

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

147,950 mi
Last recorded147,950 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 GJE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 147,950 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 141,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 135,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 130,289 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 124,545 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 119,581 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 116,504 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 112,464 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,627 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,916 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,094 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,561 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 84,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,362 miles

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

inner front brake pads worn VERY LOW - requires immediate attention!

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,095 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,179 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,002 miles

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)

o/s/f seat belt slightly fluffed / frayed

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 22,415 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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VX04 GJE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 VX04 GJE, 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 VX04 GJE registered?

VX04 GJE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is VX04 GJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX04 GJE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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