MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective HAZY (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective HAZY (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
back box outer shell corroded
heat shield loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no visible kick up or pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no visible kick up or pattern (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
back box outer shell corroded
heat shield loose
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Wheel bolt(s) missing All wheels have one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
drivers outer wall perished
exhaust heat sheild insecure
rear exhaust corrosion
nearside rear tyre outer walls perished and has minor cuts
rear exhaust outer case corroded slightly
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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FJ04 MXK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 MXK, 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 MXK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 March 2004.
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