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FJ04 MWY

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,226 mi
Last recorded151,226 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 MWY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 151,226 miles

Centre/rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Feb 2015 147,170 miles

cracking to inner sidewall on n/s rear tyre

n/s & o/s wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2014 142,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipe to n/s rear flexy (on lower suspension arm) corroding

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2012 135,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 130,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 127,115 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 123,020 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 123,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 111,440 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 99,000 miles

o/s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 7 Mar 2007 91,036 miles

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

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 MWY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FJ04 MWY, 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 MWY registered?

FJ04 MWY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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