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Y121 PJH

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,708 mi
Last recorded120,708 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 PJH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,708 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 120,341 miles

General corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2023 119,930 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 119,522 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 118,870 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,835 miles

Advise rear exhaust corroded.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 111,331 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,135 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,885 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,841 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,188 miles

offside rear upper hub bush has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,901 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,823 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 53,908 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 48,184 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,846 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,322 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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Y121 PJH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y121 PJH, 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 Y121 PJH registered?

Y121 PJH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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