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HF04 PZL

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,345 mi
Last recorded132,345 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 132,345 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air filter box bushes broken .p/s pipe at front insecure

intercooler leaking

nsr and osr upper and lower suspension bushes have play

Fail 8 Aug 2016 132,345 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure return spring broken (3.5.1d)

air filter box bushes broken .p/s pipe at front insecure

intercooler leaking

nsr and osr upper and lower suspension bushes have play

Pass 18 Sep 2015 125,430 miles

Centre chip on ns of windscreen

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

black exhaust smoke at times

play osr lower ball joint.slight play nsr lower ball joint

turbo intercooler leaking

Fail 17 Sep 2015 125,403 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre chip on ns of windscreen

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

play osr lower ball joint.slight play nsr lower ball joint

turbo intercooler leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2014 117,264 miles

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

nsf tyre and osf tyre 2.5mm

slight play nsr and osr lower ball joints

Fail 6 Sep 2013 106,696 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 106,696 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 94,998 miles

Slight play in o/s front anti-roll bar link

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,928 miles

front washers partly blocked

Pass 5 Oct 2009 63,430 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,685 miles

1 x washer jet will not un block

Fail 9 Jul 2008 49,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

1 x washer jet will not un block

off side rear hand brake cable linkage bolt worn

Pass 17 May 2007 34,222 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on edge+cut on outer sidewall.front and rear INNER brake pads CAN T be seen.

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 PZL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PZL, 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 PZL registered?

HF04 PZL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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