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FJ04 MVZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,319 mi
Last recorded193,319 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 MVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 193,319 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 186,880 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 186,880 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 181,765 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 177,689 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 174,654 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 167,312 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in osf rack end

Pass 12 Feb 2015 167,312 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight play in osf rack end

Pass 14 Feb 2014 155,132 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 142,207 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 131,372 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 131,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,098 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,588 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,257 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 92,257 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,864 miles

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

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 MVZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

FJ04 MVZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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