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FE54 KMX

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,253 mi
Last recorded120,253 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 KMX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,253 miles

Nearside Rear 225/45R17V tyre wearing inner edge and cracking

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

Offside Front 225/45R17W XL tyre cracking

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer deteriorating

surface corrosion to underside and components

Fail 31 Dec 2016 120,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17V (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 225/45R17V tyre wearing inner edge and cracking

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

Offside Front 225/45R17W XL tyre cracking

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer deteriorating

surface corrosion to underside and components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 117,250 miles

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

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

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

both rear 225/45R17V tyres wearing inner edges and slightly cracking

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 30 Nov 2015 117,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

both rear 225/45R17V tyres wearing inner edges and slightly cracking

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2013 112,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear 225/45R17V tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

offside rear 225/45R17V tyre worn unevenly on inner edge, and has a screw in tread

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2013 112,876 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear 225/45R17V tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

offside front abs pick up ring cracked

offside rear 225/45R17V tyre worn unevenly on inner edge, and has a screw in tread

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Nov 2012 101,799 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

minor chips in windscreen

rear exhaust slightly deteriorating/ corroding

surface corrosion on centre exhaust

Pass 18 Nov 2011 100,652 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Fail 16 Nov 2011 100,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake discs worn on outer surfaces

Pass 15 Nov 2010 99,440 miles

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

rear brake disc`s worn

rear number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2009 96,853 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 96,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,453 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 17 Nov 2008 84,453 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,160 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

uneven wear nearside rear tyre

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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FE54 KMX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FE54 KMX, 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 FE54 KMX registered?

FE54 KMX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is FE54 KMX safe to buy?

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