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HJ54 YEU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,158 mi
Last recorded203,158 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 YEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 203,158 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s engine mount has play in bush

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2016 203,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s engine mount has play in bush

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2015 192,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear number light working but dim

Fail 13 Mar 2015 192,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear number light working but dim

Pass 4 Mar 2014 174,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 148,696 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 127,037 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 108,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 92,695 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 74,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil on minimum level

o/s/f brake very slight bind (not severe)

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 YEU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YEU, 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 HJ54 YEU registered?

HJ54 YEU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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