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HD54 BOV

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

124,741 mi
Last recorded124,741 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 BOV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2024 124,741 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front (hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust is deteriorating

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (brakes deteriorating) (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front (hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Possible fuel weep tank area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,675 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps are corroding

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Wiper blade is deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has travel

Possible fuel leak/weep tank area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust is deteriorating

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 119,675 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel tank straps are corroding

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Wiper blade is deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has travel

Possible fuel leak/weep tank area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust is deteriorating

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 118,912 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has travel

Possible fuel leak (tank area)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust is deteriorating

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,691 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Possible fuel leak tank area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle has age related corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,691 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Possible fuel leak tank area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2021 107,977 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 107,832 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,753 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 101,207 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge wearing?

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms bushes split a lot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

factory fitted covers

front ABS rings very corroded nearside very bad

Fail 5 Dec 2019 101,102 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no beam pattern . both lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working started working after been tapped (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively but has new wiper blade on ? in one spot (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge wearing?

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms bushes split a lot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

factory fitted covers

Pass 3 Dec 2018 96,165 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 96,165 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment return springs missing (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all floor brake pipe clips broke

Pass 9 Dec 2017 91,421 miles

both hand brake cable return springs missing

engine bay and under covers fitted

hand brake poor/slack and travel high, close to/on limit

head lamp lenses slightly faded

n/s full front to rear brake pipe (over fuel tank) corroded in clips, close to/on limit

n/s main beam and main beam tell tale inop intermittently, started working

n/s/r brake pipe (between flexis) slightly corroded

n/s/r brake pipe (to flexi) (over fuel tank) corroded at end

o/s (front to rear, over fuel tank) brake pipe starting to corrode slightly in places

o/s/r brake pipe (between flexis) slightly corroded

play/knock o/s/f drop link

rear centre seat belt slow to retract

rear trailing arm bushes split

small hole in o/s steering rack boot

Pass 12 Dec 2016 86,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack gaiter small hole from catching pipe

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps lens a bit faded

both rear tyres rubber cracking on walls and edges of tread

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

handbrake cables return springs missing and travel high

Fail 9 Dec 2016 86,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very low close to going to cords but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm outer edge lower but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside steering rack gaiter small hole from catching pipe

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps lens a bit faded

both rear tyres rubber cracking on walls and edges of tread

engine bay covers and under tray fitted

handbrake cables return springs missing and travel high

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,233 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 81,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,247 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,393 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,002 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 61,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,401 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,289 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,432 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 36,419 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 32,187 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007

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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HD54 BOV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 HD54 BOV, 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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HD54 BOV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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