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DX04 HTJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,650 mi
Last recorded97,650 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 HTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 97,650 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 97,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 97,200 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust outer casing is corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 94,164 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 94,164 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,085 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

outter skin of exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,394 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,707 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,287 miles

front wipers split slightly

n/s/r lower hub bush slight play

o/s/r upper hub bus slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,701 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,912 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 30,586 miles

all tyres down to 3-4 mm

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 HTJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

DX04 HTJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is DX04 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 HTJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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