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VX04 FEJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,948 mi
Last recorded91,948 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 FEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 91,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,317 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 65,955 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,052 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 56,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,846 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 39,842 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,321 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 FEJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VX04 FEJ, 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 FEJ registered?

VX04 FEJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is VX04 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX04 FEJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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