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FJ04 MXR

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,184 mi
Last recorded100,184 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 MXR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 100,184 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 100,158 miles

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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 94,348 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 89,983 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,009 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 79,637 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 66,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 66,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush brop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 60,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,350 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,917 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,934 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,808 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,313 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,940 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,794 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 21,951 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,951 miles

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 MXR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

FJ04 MXR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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The MOT history for FJ04 MXR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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