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HF54 DSZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,529 mi
Last recorded102,529 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 DSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 102,529 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded and covered in body trim

Offside Rear sill corroded and covered in body trim

Pass 30 Jul 2025 100,864 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 99,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arch slight damage and corroding

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 99,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arch slight damage and corroding

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covers fitted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 93,504 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 93,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 92,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,291 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 87,733 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,616 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 80,616 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,716 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 70,694 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,887 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

steering lock does not work but immobiliser does.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,193 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,630 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,826 miles

front pads gettin low 20% left

Fail 4 Aug 2008 31,826 miles

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

front pads gettin low 20% left

Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,080 miles

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

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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HF54 DSZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF54 DSZ, 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 HF54 DSZ registered?

HF54 DSZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is HF54 DSZ safe to buy?

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