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RX04 GHH

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,990 mi
Last recorded179,990 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 GHH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 179,990 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both bit hazy (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges and close to limits (4.1.E.1)

engine bit smoky but meets allowed limits

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 179,989 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement return spring broken at hub (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor effort and fluctuating badly (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush to body D bushes badly worn x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort inoperative (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both bit hazy (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges and close to limits (4.1.E.1)

engine bit smoky but meets allowed limits

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 169,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes greased in various places but appear to be good (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

management light stays on

Fail 2 Nov 2016 169,444 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes to floor both sides completely adrift (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stalk broken (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable return spring missing (3.5.1k)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement frontmost bushes on both trailing arms (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes greased in various places but appear to be good (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly hazy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

management light stays on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 159,985 miles

oil leaks

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 159,985 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both badly hazed & no beam patterns (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 151,471 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 151,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 151,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 143,378 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 143,330 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2012 134,566 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 134,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 122,773 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 108,645 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 96,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 96,518 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 92,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

d/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn at edges

Pass 26 Sep 2007 79,360 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 74,808 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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 GHH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GHH, 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 GHH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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