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FJ04 MVV

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

230,887 mi
Last recorded230,887 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 MVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 230,887 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 226,525 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 223,944 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 218,894 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 213,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 209,444 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 209,379 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust system heavy corrosion and centre heat shield not fully secure

Pass 7 Jun 2018 205,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 200,562 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 190,167 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 179,417 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 154,212 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 137,760 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 137,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,441 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 May 2011 89,475 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,326 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 71,326 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 57,628 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 44,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,638 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 35,638 miles

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

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 MVV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FJ04 MVV, 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 MVV registered?

FJ04 MVV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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