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HK53 NFR

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,675 mi
Last recorded122,675 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 NFR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 122,675 miles

Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R & N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion underneath the vehicle

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S/F & N/S/F (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 122,675 miles

Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R & N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion underneath the vehicle

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S/F & N/S/F (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 115,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 107,522 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated litle reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 107,522 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated litle reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 101,038 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 96,165 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield mountings corroded

exhaust in bad conditiopn not blowing

Fail 28 Sep 2020 91,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heat shield mountings corroded

exhaust in bad conditiopn not blowing

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,077 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,165 miles

Exhaust middle and rear sections in poor condition

Fail 1 Mar 2018 74,159 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust middle and rear sections in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,000 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,712 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 60,712 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,550 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,702 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,595 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,036 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 34,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,212 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,002 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 19,193 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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HK53 NFR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HK53 NFR, 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 HK53 NFR registered?

HK53 NFR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is HK53 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 NFR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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