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HX54 MWU

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,477 mi
Last recorded152,477 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 MWU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 152,477 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

x2 headlamps slightly defused

Fail 23 Nov 2017 152,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - rear marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - rear marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

x2 headlamps slightly defused

Pass 25 Nov 2016 147,405 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 144,088 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 144,086 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 137,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 137,049 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

ADVISE:Osr and nsr tyres going bold on inner raised thread

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 130,466 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,749 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 123,748 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise handbrake travel

Pass 24 Apr 2012 114,824 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 114,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 99,572 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 85,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 85,390 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,242 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 69,240 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 54,238 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 40,820 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HX54 MWU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HX54 MWU, 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 HX54 MWU registered?

HX54 MWU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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