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SF04FGV
2004 SAAB 9-5
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration SF04FGV
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-5
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
19 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 145,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,647 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- rear engine mount ex lay
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 141,647 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear engine mount ex lay
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,182 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2022 10 Jun 20262 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
25 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,659 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front drop link slight play
29 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,582 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2020 10 Jun 202627 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,464 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,114 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
3 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,342 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2017 10 Jun 202619 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 91,927 MI
10 Jun 202619 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,927 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2016 10 Jun 202610 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,494 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2015 10 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,782 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,111 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202610 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,257 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2012 10 Jun 202615 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,321 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2011 10 Jun 202616 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,399 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,398 MI
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SF04FGV was registered on 2004-03-23
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