MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,529 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine Management Light On
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Return Spring Insecure
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk Head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Engine Management Light On
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Return Spring Insecure
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
eml light staying on (pre 2008)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
eml light staying on (pre 2008)
engine management warning lamp on (before 2008)
offside side repeater lamp cover is missing
rear brake hose ends are starting to corrode
rear exhaust box is starting to corrode
rear inner wings are starting to corrode
rear number plate is starting to deteriorate
rear sub-frame showing signs of surface corrosion
rear suspension arms are starting to corrode, not considered excessive at time of test
engine management warning lamp on (before 2008)
offside side repeater lamp cover is missing
rear brake hose ends are starting to corrode
rear exhaust box is starting to corrode
rear inner wings are starting to corrode
rear number plate is starting to deteriorate
rear sub-frame showing signs of surface corrosion
rear suspension arms are starting to corrode, not considered excessive at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
offside side repeater lamp cover is missing
rear exhaust box is starting to corrode
rear inner wings are starting to corrode
rear number plate is starting to deteriorate
rear sub-frame showing signs of surface corrosion
rear suspension arms are starting to corrode, not considered excessive at time of test
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
nearside rear tyre is perishing, not quite reaching cords
offside side repeater lamp cover is missing
rear exhaust box is starting to corrode
rear inner wings are starting to corrode
rear number plate is starting to deteriorate
rear sub-frame showing signs of surface corrosion
rear suspension arms are starting to corrode, not considered excessive at time of test
headlamp image is starting to deteriorate
rear exhaust box is starting to corrode
rear inner wings are starting to corrode
rear suspension arms are starting to corrode
slight perishing on rear tyres
Rear inner wings corroded, not considered excessive at time of test
Rear number plate deteriorating
Rear sub-frame showing signs of surface corrosion
Rear tyres starting to perish
Rear upper suspension arms corroding
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake pads getting low
Rear inner wings corroded, not considered excessive at time of test
Rear number plate deteriorating
Rear sub-frame showing signs of surface corrosion
Rear tyres starting to perish
Rear upper suspension arms corroding
Rear brake hose ends corroding
Rear upper suspension arms corroding
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s & o/s front brake discs slightly worn
n/s & o/s front brake discs slightly worn
Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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FX53 VFF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VFF, 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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FX53 VFF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 July 2004.
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