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FN53 JBE

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,485 mi
Last recorded192,485 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 JBE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 192,485 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 189,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panels. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 189,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated covered in oil and grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of sub-frame where bolts to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine, all round sump, around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

beam image is faint, headlight lamps have slight misting

luggage compartment full

Pass 25 Aug 2021 186,080 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 186,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Rear mount bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mount bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small clip is missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 183,307 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME REAR BUSHES WORN

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 177,836 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 177,810 miles

Brake performance not tested rigid underfloor pipes too rusty (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 172,255 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both brakes pipes front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 167,225 miles

dip correcters incorrectly fitted for european traVEL

Fail 15 Feb 2017 167,225 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

dip correcters incorrectly fitted for european traVEL

Pass 16 Feb 2016 161,046 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 3 Feb 2015 149,978 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 130,379 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 112,560 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 105,699 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front windowscreen wiper split

Pass 13 Feb 2012 105,699 miles

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

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

nearside front windowscreen wiper split

Pass 4 Feb 2011 96,304 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,276 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 73,693 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,331 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,705 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FN53 JBE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FN53 JBE, 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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FN53 JBE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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