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FY55 FCJ

2005 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

222,761 mi
Last recorded222,761 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 222,761 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 222,761 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 211,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 211,346 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 186,864 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2013 150,937 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 129,425 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 120,143 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 106,034 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 89,720 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,885 miles

n/s/r tyre is badly worn on inner edge

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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FY55 FCJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY55 FCJ, 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 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 FCJ registered?

FY55 FCJ is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FY55 FCJ safe to buy?

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