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HF04 HMA

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,851 mi
Last recorded146,851 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 HMA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 146,851 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 29 Apr 2010 126,238 miles

3 stone chips in zone 'A' of front windscreen- all less than 10mm in diameter and combined not affecting the drivers view of the road

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

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

drivers seat belt is starting to fluff and fray at edges

off side front wheel slightly out of shape

rear brake discs poor condition- corroading

Fail 28 Apr 2010 126,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

3 stone chips in zone 'A' of front windscreen- all less than 10mm in diameter and combined not affecting the drivers view of the road

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

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

drivers seat belt is starting to fluff and fray at edges

nail in off side rear tyre

off side front wheel slightly out of shape

rear brake discs poor condition- corroading

Pass 21 Apr 2009 110,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front number plate poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 87,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some travel to hand brake

some uneven to both rear tyres on outer edges

Pass 21 Apr 2008 87,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some travel to hand brake

some uneven to both rear tyres on outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2007 62,955 miles

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

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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HF04 HMA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF04 HMA, 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 HF04 HMA registered?

HF04 HMA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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