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VX04 FDC

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,244 mi
Last recorded135,244 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 FDC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 135,244 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (both sides) (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp not working (both sides) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (heat sheild cover)on box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 126,773 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 117,417 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 107,443 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 107,396 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,832 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 100,814 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2016 93,416 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 93,416 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 86,546 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 May 2014 79,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 72,986 miles

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 62,241 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 59,661 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 52,263 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 46,226 miles

Advise front registration plate cracked.

Fail 15 May 2008 46,226 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Advise all tyres under inflated.

Advise front registration plate cracked.

Pass 21 May 2007 39,447 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 FDC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FDC, 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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VX04 FDC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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