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HV04 UNT

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,007 mi
Last recorded123,007 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges

Nearside Rear Lower control arm outer bush has slight play

Offside Front tyre tread low on edges

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 123,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges

Nearside Rear Lower control arm outer bush has slight play

Offside Front tyre tread low on edges

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread steeped

rear silencer rusty on outer casing

Fail 9 Jul 2015 120,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread steeped

rear silencer rusty on outer casing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2014 111,040 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,725 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both lower ball joint dust covers starting to perish

rear exhaust box outer case rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust bax outer case rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2011 80,458 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disks lipped

rear cilencer rusty on outer casing

Fail 18 Jul 2011 80,458 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disks lipped

rear cilencer rusty on outer casing

Fail 13 Jul 2010 69,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,932 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,402 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 50,402 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,992 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 UNT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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