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FV54 MXX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,969 mi
Last recorded114,969 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 MXX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 114,969 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,934 miles

Gearbox has very slight oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake has a very slight bind

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 858,896 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 79,196 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,841 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 71,841 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 62,855 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 61,345 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 61,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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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FV54 MXX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV54 MXX, 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 FV54 MXX registered?

FV54 MXX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is FV54 MXX safe to buy?

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