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VE04 HNN

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,768 mi
Last recorded76,768 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 HNN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f bumper damaged

so/s sill cover damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2014 76,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f bumper damaged

so/s sill cover damaged

all tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,059 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 73,059 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 20 May 2011 70,680 miles

N/S/R tyre tread on legal limit of 1.6mm. Advise replace ASAP.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 64,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 51,101 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 19,930 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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VE04 HNN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE04 HNN, 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 VE04 HNN registered?

VE04 HNN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is VE04 HNN safe to buy?

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