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FJ04 MVA

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,893 mi
Last recorded151,893 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 MVA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2022 151,893 miles

Brake cable insecure back plate cable locking spring missing both sides (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subrame rear mount bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 149,676 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 149,676 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 138,386 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 131,609 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 131,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 123,592 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 115,398 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 107,653 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 99,844 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,411 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,658 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 66,342 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,378 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 47,377 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,479 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 36,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FJ04 MVA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FJ04 MVA, 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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FJ04 MVA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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