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HV04 UMU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

177,840 mi
Last recorded177,840 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 UMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 177,840 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 173,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 165,621 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 162,357 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 159,175 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 154,143 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 150,347 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 150,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 149,749 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 147,590 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 141,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s wiper blade split but clearing screen okey

rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2013 134,467 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges on limit

cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall but not reaching cords

middle and rear exhausts deteriorated and corroded

n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 134,467 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges on limit

cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall but not reaching cords

middle and rear exhausts deteriorated and corroded

n/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 126,187 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 126,187 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 117,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded,

Fail 1 Jul 2011 117,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded,

Pass 5 Mar 2010 95,554 miles

rear exhaust corroded outer skin seporating

slight play n/s and o/s rear lower hub bushes

Pass 19 Feb 2009 81,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,532 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 57,509 miles

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

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 UMU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UMU, 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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HV04 UMU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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