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FP04 FCC

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

164,317 mi
Last recorded164,317 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 FCC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 164,317 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNABLE INSPECT OUTER SILLS DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 24 May 2019 151,166 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 142,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 134,445 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2016 124,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 114,738 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 114,738 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 103,514 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 93,802 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 85,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 75,729 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 65,463 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 55,383 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 44,732 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 33,415 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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FP04 FCC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FP04 FCC, 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 FP04 FCC registered?

FP04 FCC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is FP04 FCC safe to buy?

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