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RX04 HHN

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,129 mi
Last recorded168,129 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 HHN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 168,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint on middle exhaust pipe has minor leak and rear exhaust box is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 167,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint has minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective Front gearbox mounting worn ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner and outer sills are corroded by wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 167,743 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps lens require cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint has minor exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective Front gearbox mounting worn ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear no plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner and outer sills are corroded by wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 166,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust box is rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 166,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamp lens require cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust box is rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 165,293 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis is corroded both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 163,535 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nsf tyre low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear noplate starting to seperate (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 162,961 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 156,410 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 156,410 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre very under inflated. Damage to inner sidewall but cords not clearly visible.

Both headlights deteriorated affecting light output but not yet excessively

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front tyres worn out on outer edges

Handbrake application uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 149,624 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective front torque bar ()

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 149,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washer (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative washer (1.7.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective front torque bar ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 143,233 miles

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,959 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 128,109 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust deterioating

Fail 3 Feb 2015 128,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust deterioating

Pass 6 Feb 2014 120,524 miles

both front seatbelts slightly frayed

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2014 120,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front seatbelts slightly frayed

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,259 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 101,031 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 91,081 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 81,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front tyre has slight bulges on outer and inner side walls should be replaced asap

Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,959 miles

o/s front tyre has slight bulges on outer and inner side walls should be replaced asap

Pass 19 Feb 2009 72,630 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 62,861 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 53,223 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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RX04 HHN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RX04 HHN, 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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RX04 HHN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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