MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
EML on
headlights deteriated
ns mirror deteriated
nsf anti roll bar link worn
rear brake pipes corroded
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
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
EML on
front tyre inner edges worn
nsf mirror glass damaged
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
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OS, drive shaft inner joint is leaking.
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FX53 NHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FX53 NHJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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