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RX53 OOW

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,378 mi
Last recorded179,378 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 179,378 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 171,486 miles

Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 171,485 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f side mirror cover missing

Pass 8 Mar 2012 158,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear screen washer not working

Pass 11 Mar 2011 152,711 miles

1.engine manegment warning light on 2.o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2011 152,711 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

1.engine manegment warning light on 2.o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 139,088 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 153,506 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Feb 2009 113,475 miles

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

play in front sub frame bushes

Pass 7 Feb 2008 96,278 miles

1) N/S/R Tyre close to limit, on 2mm ( Wearing on outer edges ).

Pass 3 Feb 2007 77,356 miles

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

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

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 OOW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RX53 OOW, 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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RX53 OOW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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