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RX04 GGU

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,455 mi
Last recorded101,455 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 GGU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 101,455 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,851 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pads 60/65% worn

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake pads 60% worn and rust lip on discs

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight oil leak

Slight rust lip on rear brke discs and pads 60% worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 86,116 miles

Oil leak

Oil level very low 0.75 liter added to minimum for test

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads 50/60% worn

Slight rust lipping on rear brake discs

Slight wear lipping on front brake discs

Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,974 miles

Brake fluid slightly low due to brake pad pad wear

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight lipping on front brake discs

Fail 19 Jul 2012 72,911 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Slight lipping on front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,292 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,633 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,166 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 45,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,964 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,994 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 GGU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GGU, 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 GGU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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