CarVerify

Free Car Check

HF53 HDU

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,638 mi
Last recorded148,638 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 148,638 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door card missing

Offside Front slightly worn and cracked

Offside Rear seat base missing

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

eml light illuminated

Pass 11 Apr 2019 135,582 miles

Offside Front Inner arch cover missing

Rear suspension swivel joints have slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2019 135,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner arch cover missing

Rear suspension swivel joints have slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus small split on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside rear suspension bushes have slight wear

Fail 27 Apr 2018 120,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus small split on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

offside and nearside rear suspension bushes have slight wear

Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,596 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2017 107,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,949 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,510 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,897 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,057 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,669 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 56,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,426 miles

near side front tyre 2mm

off side front brake is starting to bind

Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 28,271 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HF53 HDU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HF53 HDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF53 HDU?

You can check the full history of HF53 HDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HF53 HDU registered?

HF53 HDU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is HF53 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 HDU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF53 HDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HF53 HDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.