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HV04 UNH

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

184,256 mi
Last recorded184,256 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 UNH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 184,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 179,504 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 179,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 172,853 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 172,853 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 165,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 158,611 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 158,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 151,389 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 151,386 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,033 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 124,033 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,403 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 95,726 miles

n/s front tyre wearing bald on outer edge and down to 3mm.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges also down to 3mm.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 95,726 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing bald on outer edge and down to 3mm.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges also down to 3mm.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,210 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,380 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 62,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 46,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 46,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 38,726 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 38,726 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 33,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 29,153 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 29,153 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 UNH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HV04 UNH, 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 UNH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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