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EK54 HXF

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,766 mi
Last recorded158,766 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 HXF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 158,766 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 158,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 152,173 miles

rear exhaust box deteriated

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate craked

Pass 10 May 2014 147,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 142,408 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 138,236 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2010 120,295 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 113,280 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 108,558 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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EK54 HXF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EK54 HXF, 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 EK54 HXF registered?

EK54 HXF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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