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FJ04 SKX

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

207,226 mi
Last recorded207,226 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 SKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 207,226 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit now (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit now (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head lamps flicker when turning off

Fail 7 Mar 2019 207,226 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch b (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit now (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output on limit now (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both head lamps flicker when turning off

Pass 5 Mar 2018 199,512 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2018 199,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 193,280 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Disc backing plate corroded and holed

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Handbrake cable return spring missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 186,058 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 186,058 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 175,105 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 175,105 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 164,265 miles

rear silencer corroding not blowing

Pass 13 Feb 2013 154,082 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencer box deteriorating but no gas leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2013 154,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre and rear exhaust silencer box deteriorating but no gas leaks

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorating around digits but still legible

Pass 3 Mar 2012 138,548 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 123,814 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 114,574 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 100,502 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 82,038 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,301 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 SKX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

FJ04 SKX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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