MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp not working both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (c))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
o/s/r spring seat missing
o/s/r tyre worn on edge close to ply
slight play in rear suspension joints
All loadbearing points showing light corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded Osr (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf osf (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine light on
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to all brake discs
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to all brake discs
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ04 SGZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?
FJ04 SGZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2004.
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