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5 SAM

2004 Porsche 911

Silver Petrol 3596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,093 mi
Last recorded61,093 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Porsche 91151,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 SAM
MakePorsche
Model911
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 61,093 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 60,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 60,479 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,962 miles

Both front shock absorber's corroded

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 59,835 miles

Both headlamps slightly frosted

Front Heavy corrosion on both shock absorbers

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2020 59,579 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,399 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 58,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 54,962 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 54,951 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,171 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 9 Jun 2015 46,708 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,177 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front pads getting low

slight corrosion to front top sills/door slams

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2014 43,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres age cracking and wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroded

front pads getting low

slight corrosion to front top sills/door slams

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,979 miles

front brake discs worn and scored on the inner surfaces (recommend replace)

front tyres slightly perished and below 1.6mm on the inner edges (recommend replace) 2055017

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,358 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,420 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,267 miles

Oil leak

nearside brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,844 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 26,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,178 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,097 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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5 SAM is a 2004 Porsche 911 in Silver with a 3,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 51,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 SAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 22 years old, this Porsche 911 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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5 SAM is a 2004 Porsche 911, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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