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FD04 VHP

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,771 mi
Last recorded162,771 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 VHP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 162,771 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

antiroll bar link rod slight play in ball joints

rear exhust section minor leek

Pass 15 Aug 2016 159,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 148,906 miles

Rear silencer box badly corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 148,897 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO FLUID (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON SHOULDER AREAS

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 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)

Rear silencer box badly corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 144,964 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

The n/s headlight aim pattern/image is poor

The rear exhaust box outer skin is in poor condition

The washer fluid is low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 140,880 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

The rear brake discs are in poor condition

The windscreen wipers are smearing to the limit

the rear exhaust box outer skin is in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2012 133,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f headlamp lens slightly faded

n/s/f tyre worn low on tread and worn out on inner and outer tread

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in tread.

rear brake discs pitted,worn and corroded

rear exhaust back box outer skins corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 121,929 miles

gearbox damp

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 21 Jun 2011 121,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

gearbox damp

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 23 Jun 2010 101,994 miles

rear box outer skin heavily corroded

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 23 Jun 2010 101,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear box outer skin heavily corroded

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2009 102,160 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 102,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 85,303 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 84,755 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,216 miles

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

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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FD04 VHP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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