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RX04 UBM

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

216,635 mi
Last recorded216,635 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 UBM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 216,635 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front. (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 216,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 212,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rears (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 21 Oct 2016 212,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing reluctor ring part missing. (3.4.2)

Offside Fuel tank insecure support strap corroded to excess. (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rears (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 203,167 miles

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 24 Sep 2015 203,162 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 203,003 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 187,129 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2013 187,125 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 164,696 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 141,326 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 141,326 miles

Centre Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 121,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 104,007 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 81,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,687 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 UBM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UBM, 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 UBM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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