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FE54 KNU

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,285 mi
Last recorded137,285 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 137,285 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 123,321 miles

front to rear main metal brake pipe rusting

Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,928 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 109,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,492 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 101,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre tread starting to split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 91,871 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 83,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,560 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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FE54 KNU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FE54 KNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE54 KNU registered?

FE54 KNU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

Is FE54 KNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE54 KNU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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