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HF53 HFE

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

178,759 mi
Last recorded178,759 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 HFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 178,759 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 176,207 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal brake pipes corroded but appear sound (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 169,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 160,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm to hub joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm to hub joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2017 151,638 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps misty

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2017 151,638 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps misty

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

centre and rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2016 144,579 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front centre (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both headlamps misty

both rear tyres slight wear inner edges

o/s wiper split at ends

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2015 138,020 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 137,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 129,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 118,528 miles

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

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

offside handbrake percentage low

Pass 4 Feb 2012 103,230 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,869 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,520 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,285 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 54,942 miles

over sills fitted

small chip in windscreen

under side very dirty

Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,907 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt, so have been unable to fully check seat belt.

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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HF53 HFE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFE, 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 HF53 HFE registered?

HF53 HFE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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