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FJ04 SGV

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,882 mi
Last recorded103,882 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2014 103,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,212 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2011 80,340 miles

Headlamp wash system inoperative

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 68,422 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 51,532 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,831 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,152 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 SGV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

FJ04 SGV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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