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FY54 FMC

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

196,625 mi
Last recorded196,625 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 FMC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 196,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 196,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 189,845 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 183,471 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 179,137 miles

Central Rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 178,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust has corrosion

n/s/r brake disc has corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2021 177,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust has corrosion

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 175,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise exhaust corroded.

advise rear floor + chassis starting to rust + corrode.

Fail 10 Jan 2020 175,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + tyre split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + tyre split (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) missing pad insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise exhaust corroded.

advise rear floor + chassis starting to rust + corrode.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 166,480 miles

advise exhaust corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2019 166,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing around spring+ shock mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit change - asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit change -ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

advise exhaust corroded.

advise under side of car starting to rust+corrode.

Pass 18 Jan 2018 157,897 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2017 148,768 miles

advise rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 148,768 miles

advise rear exhaust corroded.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 138,753 miles

Front No plate cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tail box corroded.

Fail 12 Jan 2016 138,753 miles

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

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)

Front No plate cracked

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

tail box corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 128,316 miles

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2015 128,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2014 115,658 miles

rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2014 115,658 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2013 103,513 miles

rear exhaust corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2013 103,330 miles

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

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,171 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 93,153 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)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 83,639 miles

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

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

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 74,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,124 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,992 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 4 Oct 2007 31,646 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FY54 FMC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FY54 FMC, 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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FY54 FMC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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