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FJ04 SDX

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

233,274 mi
Last recorded233,274 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 233,274 miles

Exhaust system has some corrosion but not excessive

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded various places ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside body and suspension has corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2021 231,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 227,618 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 227,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 220,853 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 220,853 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 215,439 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 215,439 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 210,321 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 203,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 196,643 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 190,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 190,105 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 182,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 175,310 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 175,310 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 166,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 157,719 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 154,478 miles

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar droplink

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2008 146,521 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 146,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 115,636 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 SDX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

FJ04 SDX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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