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DC04 FVP

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,252 mi
Last recorded144,252 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 FVP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 144,252 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 143,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 141,232 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 141,232 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 137,455 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 131,225 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 124,541 miles

fuel filter corroded

offside front drop link has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 1 Nov 2013 115,994 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 108,817 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 84,899 miles

Front brake discs lipped brake pads ok

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 84,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs lipped brake pads ok

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,297 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,946 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,716 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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DC04 FVP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DC04 FVP, 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 DC04 FVP registered?

DC04 FVP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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