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FX54 ZNH

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,917 mi
Last recorded220,917 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 ZNH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 220,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 158,182 miles

Centre heat shield loose

Nearside Rear tyre slight inner and outer side wall cracking

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre slight inner and outer side wall cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2016 158,154 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre slight inner and outer side wall cracking

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre slight inner and outer side wall cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2015 118,392 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 10 Mar 2014 113,930 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 113,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 109,890 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 106,602 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 106,600 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 103,136 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,186 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 85,817 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,702 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 67,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front pads getting low

osf tyre 2mm

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 ZNH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FX54 ZNH, 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 ZNH registered?

FX54 ZNH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is FX54 ZNH safe to buy?

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