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HV04 FMY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,309 mi
Last recorded119,309 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 FMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 119,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,819 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle (wet)

Pass 5 Oct 2023 109,305 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2022 103,746 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 101,664 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 100,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,077 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,676 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,703 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 73,703 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,025 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,150 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 60,150 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 54,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2012 54,729 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,852 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,171 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,424 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 31,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,738 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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HV04 FMY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HV04 FMY, 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 HV04 FMY registered?

HV04 FMY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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The MOT history for HV04 FMY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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