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VX04 FBV

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,446 mi
Last recorded178,446 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 FBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 178,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 168,770 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 156,168 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 156,168 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 144,085 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 144,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 130,991 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 130,991 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 117,326 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 104,023 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 90,108 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 90,108 miles

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

Airbag light on

Both front tires on 1.6mm limit advise replace ASAP

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear washer not working

Pass 1 Dec 2010 78,368 miles

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

srs lamp on

Pass 16 Dec 2009 69,620 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 69,620 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 60,780 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 60,661 miles

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

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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VX04 FBV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VX04 FBV, 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 VX04 FBV registered?

VX04 FBV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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