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HN54 KXB

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,587 mi
Last recorded145,587 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 KXB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 145,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 145,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 136,032 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 136,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 131,677 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

gearbox oil pipes appear to be leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2014 118,602 miles

Engine management light on

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 112,705 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 106,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,371 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 101,122 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 101,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,812 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 84,323 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 78,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 78,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HN54 KXB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN54 KXB, 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 HN54 KXB registered?

HN54 KXB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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