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FJ04 SGZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,832 mi
Last recorded133,832 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 SGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2020 133,832 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 128,214 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

Brake pipe slightly corroded Osr (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 116,254 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,900 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 98,856 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 92,025 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,993 miles

engine light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 77,242 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 77,234 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 76,200 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 71,203 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,440 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,598 miles

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.

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

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