2004 Saab 9-5 2.3L Petrol · FJ04 SGZ
2004 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 133,832 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FJ04 SGZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/07/2020
- 133,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FJ04 SGZ Mileage History
- 05/03/200756,598 mi
- 18/02/200864,440 mi+7,842 mi
- 13/02/200971,203 mi+6,763 mi
- 08/02/201076,200 mi+4,997 mi
- 04/03/201177,234 mi+1,034 mi
- 10/03/201177,242 mi+8 mi
- 29/02/201285,993 mi+8,751 mi
- 09/03/201392,025 mi+6,032 mi
- 15/03/201498,856 mi+6,831 mi
- 19/03/2015107,900 mi+9,044 mi
- 11/06/2016116,254 mi+8,354 mi
- 12/05/2018128,214 mi+11,960 mi
- 11/07/2020133,832 mi+5,618 mi
Average of roughly 5,784 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
FJ04 SGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-5 (FJ04 SGZ) between March 2007 and July 2020.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2020 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (c))”.
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