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H23 BYE

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,728 mi
Last recorded44,728 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 BYE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 44,728 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 44,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 44,299 miles

all underside slightly corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear chassis corroded not in a prescribed area

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2024 44,285 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear chassis corroded not in a prescribed area

all underside slightly corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 43,810 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,267 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 42,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 41,319 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 40,728 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 40,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,193 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 37,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,361 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,822 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,876 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,492 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,635 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 29,635 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,781 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,782 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,273 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 20,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,402 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,275 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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H23 BYE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 H23 BYE, 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 H23 BYE registered?

H23 BYE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is H23 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H23 BYE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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