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J55 HUN

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,270 mi
Last recorded140,270 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 HUN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 140,270 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Upper hub bush play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower hub bush play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2018 135,614 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both hub bushs worn

Rear pads low

Pass 22 Aug 2017 127,558 miles

Front under guards fitted

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 124,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,110 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 121,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 116,401 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 100,954 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 100,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2010 76,984 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 76,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 5 May 2009 51,791 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 51,791 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 May 2008 23,870 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,143 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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J55 HUN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J55 HUN, 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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J55 HUN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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