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FL54 EZB

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,081 mi
Last recorded159,081 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 EZB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 159,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 155,346 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

underside corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2024 155,346 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

underside corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2023 149,919 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy underside corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2023 149,884 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2022 144,463 miles

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 138,643 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 133,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 121,828 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,842 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 100,842 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 91,642 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2014 78,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 68,564 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 61,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 53,678 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,804 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,219 miles

keep check on front tyre life

Pass 26 Jul 2008 35,352 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,845 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 EZB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EZB, 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 FL54 EZB registered?

FL54 EZB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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