MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FX54 ZKR safe to buy?
The MOT history for FX54 ZKR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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