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RX04 UCA

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,708 mi
Last recorded143,708 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 UCA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 143,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 124,315 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,437 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 116,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Oct 2014 116,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 110,320 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,315 miles

all discs are slightly corroded

both front tyre slightly wearing inner edge and both tyre just reached minimum req 1.6mm

Pass 30 Sep 2011 99,494 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,651 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 73,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,872 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,927 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)

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 UCA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel 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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

RX04 UCA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is RX04 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 UCA 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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