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RX04 GFG

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,464 mi
Last recorded130,464 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 GFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 130,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2018 110,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlight Beam pattern starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front Headlight Beam pattern starting to deteriorate.

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,121 miles

Both front seat belts slightly frayed

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 77,121 miles

Both front seat belts slightly frayed

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,405 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 72,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 66,385 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Nearside front tyre worn edges and slight damage outer sidewall

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 66,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Nearside front tyre worn edges and slight damage outer sidewall

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Oct 2013 61,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,154 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 58,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine warning light on.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise engine warning light on.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside rear tyre perrished.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 54,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside rear tyre perrished.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,081 miles

advise front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,603 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,392 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,393 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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RX04 GFG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GFG, 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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RX04 GFG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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