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FX04 DSY

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,746 mi
Last recorded110,746 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 DSY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 110,746 miles

Front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Feb 2024 104,114 miles

offside rear axle self leveling device broken

Fail 16 Feb 2024 104,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat belt slight fraying

offside rear axle self leveling device broken

Pass 9 May 2022 103,845 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 102,410 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2021 102,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 101,822 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2019 99,414 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 99,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,033 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2018 96,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2017 92,887 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 89,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 85,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 81,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 81,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,663 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,798 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 50,002 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 50,002 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,308 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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FX04 DSY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FX04 DSY, 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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FX04 DSY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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