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HK04 ZXS

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,518 mi
Last recorded69,518 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 ZXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 69,518 miles

Amber headlamp height control warning is displayed. Visible wiring and actuators appear to be intact.

Exhaust system is corroded but secure and not blowing.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge and light cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords light cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,382 miles

Amber headlamp level warning is displayed - wiring and sensors appear to be intact.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp washers aren't working, not mandatory for this age.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer is heavily corroded but is secure and not blowing.

Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,589 miles

Amber headlamp level warning displayed. Sensors and wiring appear to be intact and aims are correct.

Headlamp washers inoperative - not mandatory for the age of this vehicle.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer is heavily corroded but secure and not blowing.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,876 miles

Amber headlamp height control warning is displayed. Headlamps are correctly aligned and height control sensors appear to be intact.

Headlamp washers inoperative -not required for this age of vehicle.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 65,339 miles

Amber headlamp height control warning is lit. Aims are correct and sensors are intact.

Headlamp cleaning devices inoperative. Not mandatory for vehicles of this age.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer is corroded but not blowing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,170 miles

Headlamp height levelling amber warning is lit. Headlamp heights are correct and sensors appear to be intact.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 64,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp height levelling amber warning is lit. Headlamp heights are correct and sensors appear to be intact.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,345 miles

Amber headlamp height warning illuminates when headlamps are on. Headlamp aims are correct.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 61,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Amber headlamp height warning illuminates when headlamps are on. Headlamp aims are correct.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,370 miles

Engine management warning lamp is lit.

Headlamp level system amber warning is lit - lamps are diverted to lowest position.

Nearside front tyre inner wall is perished.

Rear silencer is corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,775 miles

Nearside Rear silencer is corroded but secure and not blowing.

Nearside front tyre inner wall is starting to perish and has a cut in its tread - cord is not visible.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,036 miles

Rear silencer is starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,818 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,063 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 42,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 36,952 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion started on exhaust

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,393 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

n/s/r tyre split not in excess of requirements

Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,542 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,635 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,788 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 18,788 miles

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

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

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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HK04 ZXS is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 HK04 ZXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK04 ZXS registered?

HK04 ZXS is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is HK04 ZXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK04 ZXS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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