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FP53 CYX

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 CYX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016
Pass 24 Jul 2015 110,799 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 106,792 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 103,277 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 100,607 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 89,583 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILANCER OUTER SKIN DETERIORATED

WINDSCREEN HAS A STONE CHIP IN ZONE A LESS THAN 10MM

Fail 16 Sep 2010 89,558 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2010 89,512 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 80,653 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 63,297 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 59,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,255 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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FP53 CYX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP53 CYX, 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 FP53 CYX registered?

FP53 CYX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is FP53 CYX safe to buy?

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