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HY54 VGE

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,908 mi
Last recorded78,908 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 VGE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,908 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 78,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,567 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2011 51,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,362 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,256 miles

nearside front tyre split in inner sidewall, not reaching cords.

nearside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,037 miles

advise both rear longarm bushs near side rear of side rear starting to split

Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,628 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,341 miles

Front brake pipes damp but no sign of leak .

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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HY54 VGE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY54 VGE, 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 HY54 VGE registered?

HY54 VGE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is HY54 VGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY54 VGE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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