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RX04 UCG

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,998 mi
Last recorded160,998 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 160,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 160,995 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 159,731 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 156,628 miles

Offside Front strut top mount noisey

front inner brake pads look low but hard to see properly

Pass 2 Sep 2017 153,532 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 153,530 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 142,375 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 131,964 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 107,881 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,489 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,014 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 73,014 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 59,204 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 45,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 31,869 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 UCG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 UCG, 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 UCG registered?

RX04 UCG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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