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HF04 PZN

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,619 mi
Last recorded188,619 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 188,619 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 188,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 169,954 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 169,948 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 154,804 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 138,901 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 119,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 119,900 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 83,442 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 76,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,612 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,285 miles

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

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

nearside parking brake effort low & lever travel long

offside front side lamp required tapping to work

offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,913 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 60,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 51,204 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

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

item hanging from rear view mirror removed

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,430 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
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HF04 PZN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PZN, 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 PZN registered?

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

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