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AU04 HWM

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,652 mi
Last recorded129,652 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 HWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 129,652 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 117,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,449 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 94,092 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 85,118 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 78,636 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 72,152 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 63,462 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 56,546 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,546 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 48,154 miles

Both front wiper blades split at tips

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,902 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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AU04 HWM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AU04 HWM, 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 AU04 HWM registered?

AU04 HWM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is AU04 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 HWM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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