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HV04 ULX

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,838 mi
Last recorded106,838 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 ULX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 106,838 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,204 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Slight fray to drivers seatbelt

Small stone chips to zone A of windscreen

Fail 27 Mar 2017 103,204 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH FRONT (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Slight fray to drivers seatbelt

Small stone chips to zone A of windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2016 96,539 miles

OSF HEADLIGHT HAS VERY POOR BEAM IMAGE AND LENS IS FADED

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO NSR HUB/SUSPENSION

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,982 miles

play to nsr hub

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Apr 2014 85,028 miles

front brake discs worn

nsf headlight beam pattern poor

rear pads worn low

Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,784 miles

eml light on

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,579 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 73,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn low to 2-3mm

Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,930 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 52,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 38,190 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,879 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 26,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 ULX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

HV04 ULX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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