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HN54 KXF

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,401 mi
Last recorded132,401 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 KXF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 132,401 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Areas of corrosion along front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 132,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Areas of corrosion along front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 98,792 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 98,792 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2015 90,033 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 82,672 miles

OSF tyre low on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 75,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,599 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres out of shape

nsf tyre lowwer tread & outer edge worn

sid .. worning theft protection

Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,962 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,375 miles

Slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

Fail 17 Nov 2010 54,375 miles

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

Slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,990 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 24,467 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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HN54 KXF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HN54 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

HN54 KXF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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