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FX04 EXS

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,964 mi
Last recorded172,964 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 EXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 172,964 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Mar 2024 172,913 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Mar 2023 169,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 169,247 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 163,529 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 163,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 157,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 157,447 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 151,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear return springs missing from handbrake cables o/s and n/s/rear

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 151,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear return springs missing from handbrake cables o/s and n/s/rear

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 143,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 141,133 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 141,133 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 137,210 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 133,549 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 129,685 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear and center exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 126,921 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 122,456 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 102,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,899 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 87,899 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,566 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 77,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,983 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,323 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 EXS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EXS, 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 EXS registered?

FX04 EXS is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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