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FX04 EXT

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,239 mi
Last recorded181,239 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 EXT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 181,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 181,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 173,469 miles

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

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)

foot brake travel /hand brake travel

nsr silencer has slight corrosion engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2014 162,785 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp patterns weak

rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 162,785 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamp patterns weak

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 149,841 miles

headlamp patterns weak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 136,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

headlamp patterns weak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 118,379 miles

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

front brake discs worn

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 118,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 106,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 106,867 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 87,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 87,171 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 68,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2008 68,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,187 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 EXT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

FX04 EXT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2004.

Is FX04 EXT safe to buy?

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