MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
plastic sills fitted
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HG54 XUE safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG54 XUE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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