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FX53 NHN

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,122 mi
Last recorded128,122 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 NHN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 128,122 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 128,058 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 127,270 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 126,826 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bushes play

Pass 8 Nov 2017 126,070 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 126,068 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 122,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,299 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,398 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 114,388 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 109,058 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 109,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 103,581 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F HEADLAMP BRACKET BROKEN

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 7 Nov 2012 103,581 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F HEADLAMP BRACKET BROKEN

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 12 Nov 2011 96,798 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 96,729 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 90,721 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 90,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,227 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 81,227 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2008 57,968 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoulerd

Pass 7 Feb 2007 45,427 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FX53 NHN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FX53 NHN, 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 NHN registered?

FX53 NHN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is FX53 NHN safe to buy?

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