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HY04 EDL

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

162,827 mi
Last recorded162,827 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 EDL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 162,827 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 159,346 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 155,733 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 152,178 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 148,620 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 144,637 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 141,448 miles

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 137,494 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,554 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 122,921 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 114,086 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 102,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 102,781 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 98,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 93,638 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,328 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 71,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,041 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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HY04 EDL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HY04 EDL, 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 HY04 EDL registered?

HY04 EDL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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