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EA54 FZF

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,731 mi
Last recorded99,731 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FZF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 99,731 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

EML light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror glass loose

oil leak

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 99,731 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

EML light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s mirror glass loose

oil leak

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 97,669 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

signs of coolant leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 97,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

signs of coolant leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 89,139 miles

offside rear registration plate light deterated

Fail 31 Jan 2015 89,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear registration plate light deterated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,172 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,306 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,170 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 32,641 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 32,641 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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EA54 FZF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA54 FZF, 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 EA54 FZF registered?

EA54 FZF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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