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HV04 UNP

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,418 mi
Last recorded166,418 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 166,418 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 166,418 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 158,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 15 Jan 2015 158,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 24 Jan 2014 152,776 miles

nearside rear top rose bush slight play

offside mirror casing damaged/missing

offside rear top and bottom rose bushes slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2013 148,037 miles

both front coil springs slightly corroded

n/s/r top and bottom rose joint bushes slight play

o/s/r top and bottom rose joint bushes slight play

offside mirror casing missing and damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2011 143,511 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 139,875 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 134,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front bumper loose

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight play nearside rear upper suspension rose bush

slight play offside rear lower suspension rose bush

slight play offside rear upper suspension rose bush

Fail 10 Mar 2010 134,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front bumper loose

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight play nearside rear upper suspension rose bush

slight play offside rear lower suspension rose bush

slight play offside rear upper suspension rose bush

Pass 20 Mar 2009 116,356 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 25 Mar 2008 97,866 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 75,977 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 75,977 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HV04 UNP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

HV04 UNP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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