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FX54 ZKR

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,026 mi
Last recorded187,026 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 ZKR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 187,026 miles

Hand brake travel long

NSF inner CV boot leaking grease slightly

NSR & OSR head lamp beam patterns poor

O/S/F inner brake pad poorly fitted

Play in NSR upper suspension joint

Fail 24 Oct 2016 187,024 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Hand brake travel long

NSF brake caliper retaining spring poorly fitted

NSF inner CV boot leaking grease slightly

NSR & OSR head lamp beam patterns poor

OSF brake caliper retaining spring poorly fitted

Play in NSR upper suspension joint

Pass 26 Oct 2015 177,930 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns poor

Both rear flexy brake hoses perished

Corrosion to NS front to rear metal brake pipe

Corrosion to OS front to rear metal brake pipe

NS number plate light dim in operation

NSR upper suspension arm outer joint worn with play

OS screen washer jet poor

OSF brake performance slightly poor

OSR lower suspension arm outer joint worn with play

Pass 21 Oct 2014 171,968 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 171,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 163,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2012 153,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2012 153,761 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2011 144,550 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 134,951 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 128,482 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Oct 2008 121,442 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 113,556 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 113,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 113,534 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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FX54 ZKR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FX54 ZKR, 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 FX54 ZKR registered?

FX54 ZKR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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