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HK54 LOH

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,857 mi
Last recorded218,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 LOH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 218,857 miles

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

exhaust system corroded/rusty and has a slight exhaust blow/leak

full outer sill covers fitted

nearside and offside rear chassis is corroded/rusty

rear outer sills under sill covers covered in underseal

Fail 14 Jul 2026 218,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded/rusty

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded/rusty and has a slight exhaust blow/leak

full outer sill covers fitted

nearside and offside rear chassis is corroded/rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2025 215,406 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 215,395 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox engine mounting at front of engine (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 211,128 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front stabliser mount worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front abs rings badly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 205,961 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 200,283 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 200,283 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 194,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 187,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 179,267 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 164,019 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 151,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 136,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

eml on dash

osf wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 28 Aug 2015 126,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,571 miles

advise both front headlight lenses faded and starting to effect beam images.

advise engine warning light on.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 118,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise both front headlight lenses faded and starting to effect beam images.

advise engine warning light on.

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 108,230 miles

engine management light illuminated

headlight lenses deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 22 Mar 2013 108,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

engine management light illuminated

headlight lenses deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2012 103,059 miles

engine management light illuminated when vehicle was presented for testing

nearside and offside headlight clenaing devices inoperative

rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,390 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread distorting

Pass 4 Mar 2010 90,843 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 90,765 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 84,963 miles

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Rear silencer outer skin rusty.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 81,489 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,570 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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HK54 LOH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HK54 LOH, 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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HK54 LOH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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