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RX53 OOH

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,312 mi
Last recorded188,312 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OOH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 188,312 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop-link upper boot. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 188,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lense. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop-link upper boot. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Lense. (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 171,209 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop-link upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 171,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lense (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop-link upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 140,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alot of movement in seat runners or height adjuster? offside front

both dip beam patterns very poor on limit lens faded?

Fail 4 Feb 2015 140,561 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alot of movement in seat runners or height adjuster? offside front

both dip beam patterns very poor on limit lens faded?

Pass 11 Feb 2014 131,981 miles

EML on dash?

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)

both headlamp lens fayed and beam pattern poor

Fail 11 Feb 2014 131,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

EML on dash?

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)

both headlamp lens fayed and beam pattern poor

Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front centrol locking not working

rear discs dirty and worn?

Pass 10 Feb 2012 115,214 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly split

child seat clipped in o/s/r, not unclipped for full test

exhaust back box slightly corroded

n/s reverse light inop

rear brake pads visually worn low, discs dull

rear indicators slightly pale

Pass 10 Feb 2011 104,304 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 104,304 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 94,360 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 83,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 12 Feb 2009 83,863 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,020 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 71,994 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,071 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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RX53 OOH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RX53 OOH, 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 OOH registered?

RX53 OOH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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