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RX54 HFJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,281 mi
Last recorded111,281 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 HFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,281 miles

exhaust system corroded

front bake discs corroded

headlamp lenses faded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin very corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2017 111,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front bake discs corroded

headlamp lenses faded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin very corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,352 miles

all brake discs corroded and worn

both headlamp lenses fading badly

exhaust corroded

nearside front and rear tyres very low on tread

offside front tyre on limits

Fail 27 Sep 2016 106,352 miles

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

all brake discs corroded and worn

both headlamp lenses fading badly

exhaust corroded

nearside front and rear tyres very low on tread

offside front tyre on limits

Pass 24 Sep 2015 99,861 miles

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

both front brake discs rusty and worn

both headlamp lenses fading

exhaust corroded and rear silencer outer cover in poor condition

Fail 24 Sep 2015 99,861 miles

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

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

both front brake discs rusty and worn

both headlamp lenses fading

exhaust corroded and rear silencer outer cover in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,476 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,510 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2013 83,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil Leak

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,990 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,195 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,927 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,237 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 32,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,622 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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RX54 HFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RX54 HFJ, 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 RX54 HFJ registered?

RX54 HFJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is RX54 HFJ safe to buy?

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