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RX53 MUO

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,050 mi
Last recorded137,050 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 MUO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 137,050 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 131,537 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,937 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 120,624 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 120,624 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 113,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 113,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlights discoloured

Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,291 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 100,928 miles

Rear rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,382 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,213 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,784 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,177 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,190 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,699 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,961 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,189 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 2,816 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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RX53 MUO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RX53 MUO, 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 RX53 MUO registered?

RX53 MUO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 January 2004.

Is RX53 MUO safe to buy?

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