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FX04 EXF

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,443 mi
Last recorded90,443 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 EXF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 87,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 83,599 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 69,554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,156 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,888 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front subframe bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear silencer outerskin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 44,987 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 41,756 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,339 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,641 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,969 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,301 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,778 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 18,390 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 15,629 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 EXF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EXF, 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 FX04 EXF registered?

FX04 EXF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is FX04 EXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX04 EXF shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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