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FJ04 SFE

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,522 mi
Last recorded78,522 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 SFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 65,018 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,183 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,927 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,871 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 54,096 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCES WORN LIP ON EDGES

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,096 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCES WORN LIP ON EDGES

Pass 8 Nov 2006 51,438 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 SFE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

FJ04 SFE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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