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RX04 PFY

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,760 mi
Last recorded95,760 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 PFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 95,760 miles

Oil leak

engine warning light on

offside rear brake binding on slighty

Fail 20 May 2015 95,760 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light on

offside rear brake binding on slighty

Pass 30 May 2014 85,479 miles

Oil level is above maximum.

Pass 18 May 2013 79,663 miles

both rear upper arm outer bushs worn and close to failure

Fail 13 May 2013 79,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear upper arm outer bushs worn and close to failure

Pass 14 May 2012 75,256 miles

chip in screen, nearside rear upper arm outer bush worn, offside rear upper arm outer bush worn, handbrake travel high and close to failure, both front antiroll bar links worn

Fail 11 May 2012 75,256 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

chip in screen, nearside rear upper arm outer bush worn, offside rear upper arm outer bush worn, handbrake travel high and close to failure, both front antiroll bar links worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,459 miles

chip in screen, both front tyres low

Pass 24 Apr 2010 63,279 miles

chip in screen close to failure

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,748 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,155 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 29,151 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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)

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 PFY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

RX04 PFY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is RX04 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 PFY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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