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FX53 NHJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,394 mi
Last recorded196,394 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 NHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 196,394 miles

EML on dash

engine oil leak

front brake pads 2/3 worn

front to back and osr and nsr brake pipes corroded to mot limits

nsf mirror glass deteriated

rear brake pads 3/4 worn and discs corroded and worn

Fail 24 Jul 2017 196,394 miles

EML on dash

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

engine oil leak

front brake pads 2/3 worn

front to back and osr and nsr brake pipes corroded to mot limits

nsf mirror glass deteriated

rear brake pads 3/4 worn and discs corroded and worn

Pass 3 Aug 2016 177,359 miles

EML on dash

nsf anti roll bar link worn

nsf mirror deteriated

nsf tyre close to limit

osr and nsr hub bushes worn

osr damper damp

rear and front to back brake pipes corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2015 156,054 miles

EML on

headlights deteriated

ns mirror deteriated

nsf anti roll bar link worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 156,054 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

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

headlights deteriated

ns mirror deteriated

nsf anti roll bar link worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 131,907 miles

EML on

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf mirror damaged

rear reg lamps dull

Pass 31 Jul 2014 131,907 miles

EML on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf mirror damaged

rear reg lamps dull

Pass 1 Aug 2013 113,307 miles

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

EML on

front tyre inner edges worn

nsf mirror glass damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2013 113,307 miles

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

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

EML on

front tyre inner edges worn

nsf mirror glass damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2012 96,961 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,066 miles

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

OS, drive shaft inner joint is leaking.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 76,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,145 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 68,145 miles

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 5 Dec 2008 61,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 61,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,888 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FX53 NHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX53 NHJ, 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 FX53 NHJ registered?

FX53 NHJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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