MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,007 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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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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