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RX04 YPN

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,517 mi
Last recorded157,517 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 YPN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 157,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 157,504 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim not tested no visible pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 154,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 154,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 148,730 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 147,642 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 141,607 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 141,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 133,796 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 133,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 122,980 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 112,082 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 112,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,946 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 107,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,112 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 84,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear pads only hittin half of the disc face on outter side

n/s/r tyre low only just in limit 215/55/16 93w

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,972 miles

both rear pads only hittin half of the disc face on outter side

n/s/r tyre low only just in limit 215/55/16 93w

Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,633 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 62,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,912 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 42,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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 YPN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YPN, 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 YPN registered?

RX04 YPN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is RX04 YPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 YPN shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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