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FY54 FMP

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

154,569 mi
Last recorded154,569 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 FMP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 154,569 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 154,569 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 153,787 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 153,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 152,926 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 152,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 151,844 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f greased slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle body structure corroded including sub-frames and suspension components

Fail 6 Oct 2022 151,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r and o/s/r to center pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f greased slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror broken

under vehicle body structure corroded including sub-frames and suspension components

Pass 14 Sep 2021 150,557 miles

general underbody corrosion to brakes/suspension/subframes/rear floor

Fail 14 Sep 2021 150,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion to brakes/suspension/subframes/rear floor

Pass 16 Sep 2020 149,228 miles

general underbody corrosion to brakes/suspension/subframes/rear floor

rear handbrake slightly grabbing

Fail 15 Sep 2020 149,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general underbody corrosion to brakes/suspension/subframes/rear floor

rear handbrake slightly grabbing

Pass 13 Sep 2019 147,640 miles

Both handbrake cables tight/semi-seized, not causing brakes to bind

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 147,640 miles

Both handbrake cables tight/semi-seized, not causing brakes to bind

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 145,393 miles

front subframe bushes worn [ REAR ]

Fail 20 Sep 2018 145,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

front subframe bushes worn [ REAR ]

Pass 29 Aug 2017 142,262 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre signs of run under pressure

Pass 13 Sep 2016 137,893 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Gearbox/engine stabiliser mount has excessive play.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and holed.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 137,893 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust heat shield detached and rattling.

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Gearbox/engine stabiliser mount has excessive play.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and holed.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 131,733 miles

Front Lower Play in torque mount

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 131,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Play in torque mount

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 125,360 miles

exhaust rear silencer 2nd skin in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2014 125,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rear silencer 2nd skin in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2013 118,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 118,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 109,661 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 97,821 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 87,659 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 87,287 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front pads next service

o/s wiper split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,575 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 76,575 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,196 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,498 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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FY54 FMP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 FMP, 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 FMP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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