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RX04 PHU

2004 Saab 9-5

Maroon Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,286 mi
Last recorded171,286 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 PHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 171,286 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 163,134 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components have corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2020 163,115 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components have corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2019 161,492 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 157,900 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 157,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 153,203 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 153,105 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe - corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 149,293 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe worn and slight blow

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2015 143,856 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2014 137,818 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 137,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 128,651 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 33,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 118,555 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 110,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 105,466 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 100,728 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 95,147 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 95,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 84,587 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RX04 PHU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Maroon with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

RX04 PHU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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