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HK53 NFT

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,567 mi
Last recorded118,567 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 NFT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 118,567 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 115,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 115,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 108,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 102,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper and lower rose bush have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper and lower rose bush have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 102,412 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to the indicators... 2.5mm 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper and lower rose bush have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper and lower rose bush have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 97,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 91,571 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 89,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 83,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,522 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,877 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,647 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 58,606 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,549 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,472 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 24,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2007 17,319 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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HK53 NFT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NFT, 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 HK53 NFT registered?

HK53 NFT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is HK53 NFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 NFT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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