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HF04 PZG

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,225 mi
Last recorded144,225 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 PZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 144,225 miles

Note Nearside front tyre outer wall badly scored

Fail 17 Dec 2021 144,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Note Nearside front tyre outer wall badly scored

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,061 miles

Nearside rear light/lamp cluster slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2019 139,197 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 139,197 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 134,758 miles

NOTE-Nearside rear tail lamp lens slightly damaged--Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2018 134,758 miles

NOTE-Nearside rear tail lamp lens slightly damaged--Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 132,248 miles

Engine management light on--Rear wiper blade ineffective- Exhaust corroded and tatty-Nearside front tyre inner edge worn-nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2017 132,248 miles

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

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

Engine management light on--Rear wiper blade ineffective- Exhaust corroded and tatty-Nearside front tyre inner edge worn-nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2016 129,054 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded-engine management light illuminating

Fail 16 Jun 2016 129,054 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded-engine management light illuminating

Pass 18 Jun 2015 125,124 miles

NOTE-Front nearside lower panel damage

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 125,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

NOTE-Front nearside lower panel damage

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 121,419 miles

NOTE-Rear Exhaust Silencer Very tatty

Fail 13 Jun 2013 116,524 miles

NOTE-Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not leaking gases--Engine management light illuminating-

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,524 miles

NOTE-Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded but not leaking gases--Engine management light illuminating-

Pass 21 May 2012 111,254 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 106,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,462 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 85,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 70,338 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side outer washer jet blocked

Fail 27 May 2009 70,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side outer washer jet blocked

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,947 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 41,604 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 41,588 miles

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

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

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 PZG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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