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FX53VFF
2004 SAAB 9-5
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration FX53VFF
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-5
- Year 2004
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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119 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,529 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Management Light On
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Return Spring Insecure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 69,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk Head (1.1.21 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Return Spring Insecure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Engine Management Light On
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,413 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- eml light staying on (pre 2008)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
13 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 67,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- eml light staying on (pre 2008)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,860 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake hose ends are starting to corrode
- engine management warning lamp on (before 2008)
- offside side repeater lamp cover is missing
- rear exhaust box is starting to corrode
- rear inner wings are starting to corrode
- rear number plate is starting to deteriorate
- rear sub-frame showing signs of surface corrosion
- rear suspension arms are starting to corrode, not considered excessive at time of test
24 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 64,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension arms are starting to corrode, not considered excessive at time of test
- rear sub-frame showing signs of surface corrosion
- rear number plate is starting to deteriorate
- rear inner wings are starting to corrode
- rear exhaust box is starting to corrode
- rear brake hose ends are starting to corrode
- engine management warning lamp on (before 2008)
- offside side repeater lamp cover is missing
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,649 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box is starting to corrode
- rear suspension arms are starting to corrode, not considered excessive at time of test
- rear sub-frame showing signs of surface corrosion
- rear number plate is starting to deteriorate
- rear inner wings are starting to corrode
- offside side repeater lamp cover is missing
2 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside side repeater lamp cover is missing
- rear suspension arms are starting to corrode, not considered excessive at time of test
- rear sub-frame showing signs of surface corrosion
- rear number plate is starting to deteriorate
- rear inner wings are starting to corrode
- rear exhaust box is starting to corrode
- nearside rear tyre is perishing, not quite reaching cords
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,357 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- headlamp image is starting to deteriorate
- slight perishing on rear tyres
- rear suspension arms are starting to corrode
- rear inner wings are starting to corrode
- rear exhaust box is starting to corrode
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,800 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyres starting to perish
- Rear sub-frame showing signs of surface corrosion
- Rear number plate deteriorating
- Rear inner wings corroded, not considered excessive at time of test
- Rear upper suspension arms corroding
29 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,798 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear inner wings corroded, not considered excessive at time of test
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear brake pads getting low
- Rear upper suspension arms corroding
- Rear tyres starting to perish
- Rear sub-frame showing signs of surface corrosion
- Rear number plate deteriorating
14 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,682 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016 5 Jun 202618 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,657 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015 5 Jun 20269 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,792 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014 5 Jun 202610 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,040 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013 5 Jun 20265 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,331 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 35,862 MI
5 Jun 202630 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,862 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2011 5 Jun 20268 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,615 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2010 5 Jun 20268 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,082 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2009 5 Jun 202614 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,559 MI
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FX53VFF was registered on 2004-07-22
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