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EK54 FPA

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,667 mi
Last recorded167,667 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 FPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 167,667 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 163,479 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

exhaust outer casing

Pass 30 Sep 2014 153,563 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light iluminated

Fail 29 Sep 2014 153,562 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light iluminated

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 143,367 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 139,831 miles

205 tyres fitted to front, 215 tyres fitted to rear

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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear tyre wall cut, not to cords

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 139,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear tyre wall cut, not to cords

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 122,764 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 122,762 miles

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 98,873 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,272 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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EK54 FPA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EK54 FPA, 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 EK54 FPA registered?

EK54 FPA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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