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FX04 EXJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,759 mi
Last recorded156,759 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 EXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 156,759 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 156,759 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 145,385 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 145,385 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 137,324 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2015 132,817 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 132,817 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 128,930 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 128,930 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 119,491 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 113,062 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 113,062 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 107,067 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 107,067 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2010 98,353 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 86,337 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,323 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,426 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 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.

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