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FP04 HRL

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

193,828 mi
Last recorded193,828 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 HRL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 193,828 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 183,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

check operation of o/s number plate lamp

o/s rear road wheel inner rim slightly buckled

rear suspension arms getting rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2012 161,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear tyres wearing close to wear markers

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2011 139,483 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

bolt missing from front exhaust to engine mounting

n/s rear and both front springs getting rusty

n/s rear tyre wearing close to markers

rear exhaust very rusty

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2011 139,483 miles

NOTE plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bolt missing from front exhaust to engine mounting

n/s rear and both front springs getting rusty

n/s rear tyre wearing close to markers

rear exhaust very rusty

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2010 114,952 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,452 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,534 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FP04 HRL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 FP04 HRL, 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 FP04 HRL registered?

FP04 HRL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is FP04 HRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 HRL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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