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HF53 RYO

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,540 mi
Last recorded78,540 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 RYO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 78,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 78,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,807 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,035 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,149 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,543 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber bush perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,777 miles

front to rear brakepipe corroded 2) front discs slightly scored 3) n/s/f tyre depth close to 1.6mm 4) both front coil springs corroded 5) both rear tyres have slight cracks on outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2017 54,497 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 50,944 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 47,861 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 43,135 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,838 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,703 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 27,902 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 22,566 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,125 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,499 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 13,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 9,795 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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HF53 RYO is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RYO, 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

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What year was HF53 RYO registered?

HF53 RYO is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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