2004 Saab 9-5 2.0L Petrol · B6 DFM
2004 Saab 9-5 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 185,817 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B6 DFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 185,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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B6 DFM Mileage History
- 03/04/2024171,563 mi
- 03/04/2024171,563 mi
- 19/03/2025179,023 mi+7,460 mi
- 28/03/2025179,136 mi+113 mi
- 11/03/2026185,817 mi+6,681 mi
Average of roughly 7,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B6 DFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-5 (B6 DFM) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill ”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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