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H3 XFX

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,332 mi
Last recorded139,332 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 XFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 139,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 133,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 127,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 123,345 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2020 123,345 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 116,923 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2019 116,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,864 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 110,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 101,804 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,730 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,517 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,378 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,517 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 81,417 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,241 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,991 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,259 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,054 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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H3 XFX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H3 XFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H3 XFX registered?

H3 XFX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 February 2004.

Is H3 XFX safe to buy?

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