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SJ04 HVC

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,405 mi
Last recorded144,405 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 HVC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 144,405 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 144,405 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 142,025 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded between hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded between hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both exhaust boxes corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2015 133,146 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 123,834 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 123,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 112,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 112,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 101,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 93,657 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,666 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,897 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,900 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,864 miles

o/s n/s hand brake grabbing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,863 miles

O/S N/S HANDBRAKE GRABBING AND SKIRLING

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 HVC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVC, 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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SJ04 HVC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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