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HG54 XUJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

211,878 mi
Last recorded211,878 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 211,878 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 211,876 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 205,591 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 205,591 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 198,832 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 192,602 miles

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

bonnet pull broken but still just about serviceable

exhaust b/box deteriorating

Fail 23 Jan 2023 192,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 186,518 miles

Rear rear exhaust rusty ,but not hold or blowing.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 179,525 miles

rear exhaust rusty ,but not blowing.

Fail 19 Jan 2021 179,525 miles

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.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 169,451 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 169,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 158,057 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 145,880 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 139,765 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 139,765 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,302 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 121,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 121,308 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 111,500 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,395 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 88,464 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,246 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,739 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,541 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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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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