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RX04 HGY

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

144,903 mi
Last recorded144,903 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 HGY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 144,903 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 138,575 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear body sills corroding

Rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 133,086 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 133,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 128,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 118,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2022 118,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 110,331 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2021 110,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre tread uneven

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,939 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

all 4 coil springs corroded

corrosion under car

Fail 24 Jul 2020 104,939 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

all 4 coil springs corroded

corrosion under car

Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroding

steering rack bushes have play

Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,687 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamp beam patterns poor

malfunction indicator light on

rear exhaust silencer corroded/peeling

Fail 13 Apr 2018 94,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamp beam patterns poor

malfunction indicator light on

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm), and worn bald on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded/peeling

Pass 5 May 2017 89,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

headlamp lenses frosted/cloudy, and beam patterns poor

malfunction indicator light on

rear trailing arm bushes worn/soft

Fail 5 May 2017 89,452 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system corroded

headlamp lenses frosted/cloudy, and beam patterns poor

malfunction indicator light on

rear trailing arm bushes worn/soft

Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,389 miles

front brake discs worn - lipped

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 76,997 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,393 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/f tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jun 2014 72,393 miles

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

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/f tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,883 miles

exhaust quite heavily corroded

front discs lipped

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,571 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,133 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,838 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,176 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,104 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 HGY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HGY, 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 HGY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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