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VA04 FCC

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,758 mi
Last recorded159,758 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 FCC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 159,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension control arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Jun 2018 159,748 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension control arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jul 2017 155,035 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill outer corrosion

Nearside Rear outer sill surface corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2017 155,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear outer sill outer corrosion

Nearside Rear outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2016 149,602 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 149,579 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush subframe rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidwall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 145,047 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2014 140,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 130,888 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 130,888 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 122,057 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)

Fail 16 May 2012 122,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 98,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,430 miles

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

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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VA04 FCC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA04 FCC, 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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VA04 FCC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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