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FJ54 TWG

2004 Saab 9-5

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,149 mi
Last recorded65,149 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 TWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 65,149 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 63,132 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,189 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf and both rear wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 61,178 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 52,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 39,420 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,213 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 29,270 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,751 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 24,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,270 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,335 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,441 miles

damage to front number plate

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,306 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 10,195 miles

front registration plate damaged

front tyres starting to wear inner edges

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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FJ54 TWG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FJ54 TWG, 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 FJ54 TWG registered?

FJ54 TWG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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The MOT history for FJ54 TWG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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