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RX04 ZVJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,566 mi
Last recorded146,566 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 ZVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 146,566 miles

advise both headlight patterns getting poor

advise damage all round

advise nearside front on 2/3mm and wearing on outer edge

advise nearside rear indicator slightly white

advise nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 146,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

advise both headlight patterns getting poor

advise damage all round

advise nearside front on 2/3mm and wearing on outer edge

advise nearside rear indicator slightly white

advise nearside rear tyre slight wear on inner edge.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 129,693 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 129,693 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 127,158 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 124,323 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 119,289 miles

FRONT wipers change advised

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

HAND BRAKE adjustment advised

Pass 23 Aug 2008 111,723 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 103,140 miles

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

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 ZVJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

RX04 ZVJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is RX04 ZVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 ZVJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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