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FG54 WFF

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,608 mi
Last recorded167,608 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 167,608 miles

Handbrake travel high

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 1 Nov 2013 160,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 141,845 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 129,635 miles

n.s.f. a/roll bar link worn, oil leak oil filter.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 121,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

n/s/f drop link slight play

n/s/r outer lower suspension bush slight play

o/s/r outer lower suspension bush slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2009 109,436 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 109,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 95,458 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 83,255 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres starting to feather

Rear wiper split

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 83,255 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres starting to feather

Rear wiper split

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

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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FG54 WFF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG54 WFF, 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 FG54 WFF registered?

FG54 WFF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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