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FJ04 SBU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,380 mi
Last recorded101,380 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 101,380 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 101,327 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 89,965 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

em light on

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,626 miles

all brake discs surfaces rusty

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,909 miles

e.m.l on

front subframe rear bushes very soft and have play boarderline

o/s/r hand brake return spring missing

rear discs corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

e.m.l on

front subframe rear bushes very soft and have play boarderline

o/s/r hand brake return spring missing

rear discs corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,692 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 76,683 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,553 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,803 miles

Nearside tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2013 73,798 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,144 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,648 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 50,954 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)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

scratches to o/s/f lower windscreen area

Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,896 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 SBU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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