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RX53 OOV

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,255 mi
Last recorded123,255 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 123,255 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 123,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 110,514 miles

Advise handbrake lever adjustment

Advise nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Advise offside front lower rear subframe mounting worn advise replacement

Advise offside mirror housing missing

Fail 10 Aug 2012 110,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise handbrake lever adjustment

Advise nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Advise offside front lower rear subframe mounting worn advise replacement

Advise offside mirror housing missing

Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 102,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 127,990 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

large oil leak from engine

n/s headlight very dim in operation

Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 81,848 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,213 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 70,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,956 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 59,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side front tyre wearing from outer edge

oil leaks underneath the gearbox area

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 OOV 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 53.8%.

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 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 OOV, 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 OOV registered?

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

Is RX53 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 OOV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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