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FG54 WFK

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,990 mi
Last recorded152,990 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 WFK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 152,990 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

damage to nearside and offside rear floor pans

exhaust rear box deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2018 152,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

damage to nearside and offside rear floor pans

exhaust rear box deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 151,226 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust rear box deteriorating

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2016 148,303 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 148,303 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 145,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 145,889 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 142,990 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 140,412 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 137,811 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 134,195 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 131,167 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 127,478 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 117,090 miles

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

front brake pads getting low - 3mm

red air bag light on

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 WFK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WFK, 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 FG54 WFK registered?

FG54 WFK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is FG54 WFK safe to buy?

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