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DX04 HTG

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,459 mi
Last recorded130,459 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 HTG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,459 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inside (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise engine stabalizing bush slightly deterated

advise nearside and offside front subframe bushes slightly deterated

advise nearside front tyre wall slight damage

Fail 23 Aug 2016 130,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inside (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise engine stabalizing bush slightly deterated

advise nearside and offside front subframe bushes slightly deterated

advise nearside front tyre wall slight damage

Pass 4 Sep 2015 124,957 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 123,974 miles

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

Oil leak

engine managemnt light on

head light self leveling system displaing a fault on the dash

Fail 11 Nov 2014 123,972 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

engine managemnt light on

head light self leveling system displaing a fault on the dash

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,491 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,378 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly deteriated.

Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,849 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,484 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 52,484 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 40,292 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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DX04 HTG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX04 HTG, 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 DX04 HTG registered?

DX04 HTG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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