MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear silencer corroded.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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FX04 EXJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 EXJ, 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 EXJ registered?
FX04 EXJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2004.
Is FX04 EXJ safe to buy?
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