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FX53 VFF

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,529 mi
Last recorded69,529 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 VFF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 69,529 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 69,514 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,413 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2021 67,387 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2019 64,860 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 64,860 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 62,649 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 62,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,800 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 57,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,682 miles

Rear brake hose ends corroding

Rear upper suspension arms corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,040 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,331 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)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 35,862 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,862 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,615 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 22,559 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
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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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