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AE04 HZZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,275 mi
Last recorded114,275 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2019 114,275 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub frame bushes worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 5 Oct 2018 107,643 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 99,867 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,999 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,335 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking slightly around tread

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light comes on with fog light (1.3.2f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking slightly around tread

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 77,234 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

nearside rear light damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,732 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust deteriorated

engine management light on

nail in offside rear tyre close to edge of tread

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,605 miles

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 3 Dec 2012 74,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,816 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/rear hand brake cable has no return spring

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 62,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,510 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,725 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F wiper blades splitting on ends.

2) N/S/R Lamp lens broken.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,119 miles

1) Unable to open boot lid.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,952 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 HZZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HZZ, 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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AE04 HZZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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