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FR04 HBH

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,922 mi
Last recorded188,922 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 HBH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 188,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 188,800 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 183,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 167,232 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 157,103 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 157,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 144,471 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 144,471 miles

rear exhaust badly corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 135,789 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 130,137 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condtion

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2015 130,135 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condtion

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2014 123,832 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 25 Feb 2013 115,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 110,846 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 107,061 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 102,406 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 96,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 87,726 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,432 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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FR04 HBH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FR04 HBH, 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 FR04 HBH registered?

FR04 HBH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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