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HFG 744T

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,317 mi
Last recorded133,317 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 744T
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 133,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 133,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 126,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 126,794 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened frayed (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 114,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 102,309 miles

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2013 96,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Jan 2013 96,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2012 89,271 miles

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

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

front subframe rear bushes weak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 75,731 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 71,568 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,719 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 58,588 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

small stone chip in screen

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,530 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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HFG 744T is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HFG 744T, 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 HFG 744T registered?

HFG 744T is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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