MOT Status
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211,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Handbrake has little reserve travel on the nearside
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper and lover rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Handbrake has little reserve travel on the nearside
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet pull broken but still just about serviceable
exhaust b/box deteriorating
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected h/brake locating spring broken (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both rear lower rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet pull broken but still just about serviceable
exhaust b/box deteriorating
Rear rear exhaust rusty ,but not hold or blowing.
rear exhaust rusty ,but not blowing.
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust rusty ,but not blowing.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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HG54 XUJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?
HG54 XUJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2004.
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