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DX04 XFU

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,173 mi
Last recorded130,173 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 XFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 130,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (repairable) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread (225/45x17)

Fail 18 Jul 2018 130,173 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (repairable) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking in tread (225/45x17)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 126,857 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 123,306 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 117,675 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 112,343 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 106,675 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to backbox

Pass 17 Jun 2011 96,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 80,939 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 62,362 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 29,124 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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DX04 XFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DX04 XFU, 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 DX04 XFU registered?

DX04 XFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is DX04 XFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 XFU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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