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RX04 PFU

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,405 mi
Last recorded170,405 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 170,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 168,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 168,904 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 167,645 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 165,224 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 159,224 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 159,222 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 159,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 155,237 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 143,914 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 124,703 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 115,611 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 103,318 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,936 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 44,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,479 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 PFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PFU, 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 PFU registered?

RX04 PFU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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The MOT history for RX04 PFU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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