MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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.
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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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What year was FJ04 MVA registered?
FJ04 MVA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2004.
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