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RX04 GDY

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,476 mi
Last recorded99,476 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 GDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,476 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 99,476 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,647 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame rear bushes allowing slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,046 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 79,991 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,908 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,163 miles

offside rear tyre lightly cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,737 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,573 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 64,343 miles

only just passed smoke test

Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,715 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,928 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,841 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low.spare wheel well damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2007 56,841 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre getting low.spare wheel well damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,161 miles

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

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

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

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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RX04 GDY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RX04 GDY, 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 RX04 GDY registered?

RX04 GDY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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