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RX04 GJV

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,102 mi
Last recorded127,102 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass missing

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2014 125,168 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 125,168 miles

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

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

both headlamps detiorated giving a weak pattern.

o/s/f indicator damaged.

o/s/f tyre on the limit.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 122,638 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 122,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 119,478 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 119,478 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 114,880 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 114,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 101,313 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 101,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,505 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 90,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 80,234 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 67,380 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 67,380 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 GJV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

RX04 GJV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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