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HG54 XUE

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,589 mi
Last recorded157,589 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 XUE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 157,589 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Headlights need cleaning beam pattern only just visible

Lower engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Nearside front anti roll bar link lower gaiter deteriorating

Offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Rear brake pads low and brake discs corroded

Rear wiper blade split / missing

Fail 30 Nov 2016 157,589 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorating

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Headlights need cleaning beam pattern only just visible

Lower engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Nearside front anti roll bar link lower gaiter deteriorating

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Rear brake pads low and brake discs corroded

Rear wiper blade split / missing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 143,943 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded worn but not seriously weakened

Front brake pads low (Nearside front outer)

Rear brake discs corroded worn but not seriously weakened

Rear brake pads low (offside rear inner )

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Dec 2015 143,943 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded worn but not seriously weakened

Front brake pads low (Nearside front outer)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake discs corroded worn but not seriously weakened

Rear brake pads low (offside rear inner )

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Dec 2014 127,284 miles

plastic sills fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2014 127,284 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

offside main mirror back cover missing

plastic sills fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2013 111,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2012 96,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,249 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 70,137 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 70,137 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 61,145 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 61,145 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 50,412 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007

N/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007

N/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED

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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HG54 XUE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HG54 XUE, 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 HG54 XUE registered?

HG54 XUE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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