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FL54 EZA

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,728 mi
Last recorded167,728 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 EZA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 167,728 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 167,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 158,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 158,757 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 142,760 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 136,275 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front shock absorber, weak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 136,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front shock absorber, weak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 130,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 117,874 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 101,832 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,622 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 68,524 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,257 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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FL54 EZA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL54 EZA, 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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FL54 EZA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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