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AE04 HZR

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,560 mi
Last recorded122,560 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 122,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 111,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 100,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,863 miles

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

both front headlight beam patterns poor

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

rear brake disks poor- pads ok

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar linkage

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,512 miles

E,M,L ON

n/s wiper blade rubber split

oil level on min

Fail 24 Feb 2015 81,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

E,M,L ON

n/s wiper blade rubber split

oil level on min

Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,228 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,873 miles

Center seat belt is slow to reciol,

Engine management light is on,

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link,

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,779 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,514 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 51,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,495 miles

handbrake noisey upon application

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar linkage

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,860 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,205 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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AE04 HZR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AE04 HZR, 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 AE04 HZR registered?

AE04 HZR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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The MOT history for AE04 HZR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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