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HF04 PZD

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,142 mi
Last recorded166,142 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 PZD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 166,142 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch surface corrosion

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2023 165,642 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2022 164,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2021 164,349 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 163,535 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 159,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 151,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 144,909 miles

EML on.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 144,839 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

EML on.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 136,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 2 Jun 2016 136,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 127,388 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Chip in windscreen.

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

Heat sheld loose.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 116,857 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 116,857 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 104,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,380 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,630 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,337 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,526 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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HF04 PZD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HF04 PZD, 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 PZD registered?

HF04 PZD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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