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VX04 NJK

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,730 mi
Last recorded107,730 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 NJK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 107,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 98,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 95,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 95,348 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 92,871 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mounting (Slight) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 90,653 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2017 90,653 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,068 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,544 miles

Rear exhaust box very corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 78,400 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,237 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)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 74,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,442 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,071 miles

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

both front wipers split

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,636 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,522 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,680 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 NJK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJK, 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 VX04 NJK registered?

VX04 NJK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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