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HX54 MXB

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,467 mi
Last recorded141,467 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 MXB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 141,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn side bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn side bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box corroded

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting but not deep

Rear back box corroded

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Rear shock absorbers have corrosion to the casing

Rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,872 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 137,261 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 136,221 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 132,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 126,071 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 126,009 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 112,565 miles

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 23 Sep 2011 97,416 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 81,400 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 81,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,113 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,761 miles

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

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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HX54 MXB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXB, 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 MXB registered?

HX54 MXB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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