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SJ04 HFX

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,109 mi
Last recorded126,109 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 HFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 126,109 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 125,771 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 120,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 111,491 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 111,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2013 102,704 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 98,685 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 98,685 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 95,087 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 88,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 83,503 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 54,532 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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SJ04 HFX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ04 HFX, 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 SJ04 HFX registered?

SJ04 HFX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is SJ04 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ04 HFX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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