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HC04 KJZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,779 mi
Last recorded163,779 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 KJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 163,779 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 163,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 158,006 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 158,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 150,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 144,324 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 137,284 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 137,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Dim (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 132,579 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 132,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc's and pads poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2016 118,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 118,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 100,834 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 86,627 miles

front to rear corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,271 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 64,047 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,540 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 55,192 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 50,148 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 45,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 45,915 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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HC04 KJZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HC04 KJZ, 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 HC04 KJZ registered?

HC04 KJZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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