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HJ54 YEY

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,450 mi
Last recorded85,450 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 YEY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 85,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,499 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear casing corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 68,206 miles

Both front brake hoses have corroding ferrules

Both front lower ball joint casing caps becoming corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 68,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lamp staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter assembly next to the fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake hoses have corroding ferrules

Both front lower ball joint casing caps becoming corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2015 56,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,732 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,040 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 50,318 miles

rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s wiper split on end not effecting view of road

Pass 25 May 2010 45,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,439 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 YEY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YEY, 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 YEY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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