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RX53 OOU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,393 mi
Last recorded143,393 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 143,393 miles

Nearside Front Mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 130,851 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 126,427 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 126,427 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 121,295 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 103,849 miles

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

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

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 14 Apr 2010 103,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,517 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,310 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 80,310 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 69,118 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,433 miles

corrosion on outer face of n/s/f brake disc

front tyres close to limit,o/s/f worn on edges,n/s/f worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit and cracking

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 OOU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

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

Is RX53 OOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 OOU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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