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HJ54 WUD

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,134 mi
Last recorded128,134 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 WUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 128,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 128,134 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 116,475 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 110,436 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 110,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 104,207 miles

part of the exhaust system has slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 98,657 miles

both headlamp lenses occluded..poor beam image ..can just make out beam image for MOT

rear exhaust very rusted

slight bind noted to n/s/f brake

Fail 14 Sep 2015 98,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f brake 48% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

both headlamp lenses occluded..poor beam image ..can just make out beam image for MOT

rear exhaust very rusted

slight bind noted to n/s/f brake

Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,277 miles

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

head light lenses faded & Beam patterns poor

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,683 miles

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

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

corrosion in rear brake disc surfaces

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,249 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2011 71,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 59,140 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 59,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 7 May 2009 49,614 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 49,252 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 11 Oct 2007 31,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,898 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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HJ54 WUD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HJ54 WUD, 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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HJ54 WUD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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