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FX04 EXV

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,229 mi
Last recorded131,229 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 EXV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 131,229 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Apr 2017 129,834 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 129,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,772 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 127,707 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 124,026 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 124,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 116,241 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Apr 2014 116,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,080 miles

Front Tyre threads getting low.

Outer skin on rear exhaust silencer has come away

Slight coolant leak

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,009 miles

Exhaust corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 86,496 miles

both front outer tyre sidewalls cut

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension joint

slight play in o/s/r upper suspension joint

Pass 15 Apr 2010 72,840 miles

Slight play in both rear suspension top bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,147 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,586 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 43,586 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EXV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

FX04 EXV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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