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HF04 PZR

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,120 mi
Last recorded208,120 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 PZR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 208,120 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust box corroded

underbody corroded

undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 208,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust box corroded

underbody corroded

undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 202,081 miles

Undertray & engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 195,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Undertray & engine cover fiited

Pass 19 Sep 2017 187,807 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion on rear centre slightly corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under-tray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 187,807 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion on rear centre slightly corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under-tray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 182,654 miles

Manufacturer Engine Cover fitted

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 176,691 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 175,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 166,963 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 166,963 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 153,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 143,660 miles

both rear tyres bald on edges and cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2011 125,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 110,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 110,327 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 94,194 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,907 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 48,976 miles

strong advise rear tyres low on tread,stepped and perished.

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 PZR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PZR, 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 PZR registered?

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

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