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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer pin hole in cv boot
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and middle have blows (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and middle have blows (7.1.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear parking brake only just met requirements
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
exhaust corroded
Offside Front tyre scrubbed
child seats fitted in rear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust deteriorated
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)
rear discs slightly corroded
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
rear discs slightly corroded
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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FD04 VHB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 FD04 VHB, 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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FD04 VHB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 July 2004.
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