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VX04 FCZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,642 mi
Last recorded167,642 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 FCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 167,642 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 167,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 155,180 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 155,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 141,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 129,830 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 129,830 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2013 118,275 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 118,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,113 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 24 Jun 2010 77,519 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 64,414 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 52,612 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 38,552 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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VX04 FCZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FCZ, 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 FCZ registered?

VX04 FCZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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