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FH54 CRJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,932 mi
Last recorded153,932 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 CRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 153,932 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 143,441 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 131,931 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 131,931 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 120,037 miles

some wear front anti roll bar bushes = slight play o/s/f anti roll bar linkage = auxcillary belt ce=racking = slight oil leak from inter cooler

Pass 30 Nov 2012 103,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 103,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 91,638 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,179 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both wiper blades split but still clear screen

repair made to underside of fuel tank but no leaks visible

Pass 9 Dec 2009 68,876 miles

condensation n/s/r light unit minor stone chips front w/screen both rear brake hose feruls corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,590 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 59,391 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front wiper blades slightly split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2007 42,644 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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FH54 CRJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH54 CRJ, 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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FH54 CRJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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