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FJ04 SFU

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

131,658 mi
Last recorded131,658 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 SFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 131,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on hose from caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres slightlyworn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 123,660 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

brake pipes very rusty front/rear

under trays fitted unable to inspect some items of brakes/steering/suspension

wear in suspension ball joints {front}

Pass 27 Jan 2015 118,018 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 112,188 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 105,162 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,908 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 87,063 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,784 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,918 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,146 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 43,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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 SFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

FJ04 SFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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