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RX04 UAR

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,692 mi
Last recorded132,692 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 132,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 131,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre slight tear on outer wall

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 129,165 miles

Offside Front slight tyre wall damage

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 127,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 116,616 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 3 May 2013 105,706 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 94,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 83,660 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 72,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,879 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,613 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 UAR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UAR, 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 UAR registered?

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

Is RX04 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 UAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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