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VE04 HNP

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,141 mi
Last recorded169,141 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 HNP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 169,141 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 163,077 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 155,261 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play On hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 151,351 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front slightly faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slightly damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 149,521 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 10 Sep 2019 149,520 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Sep 2018 145,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 140,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 136,281 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

hand brake cable return sprng assisters broke or missing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 130,520 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/r tyre wear uneven

Fail 12 Oct 2015 130,520 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wear uneven

Pass 23 Oct 2014 125,748 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

WARNING n/s/f tyre side wall damged

headlamp level MIL on

Fail 23 Oct 2014 125,748 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

WARNING n/s/f tyre side wall damged

headlamp level MIL on

Fail 22 Oct 2013 120,988 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

MIL headlamp adjustment

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/r brake disc only 40% of surface in use

Pass 22 Oct 2013 120,988 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

MIL headlamp adjustment

n/s/r brake disc only 40% of surface in use

Pass 1 Nov 2012 115,889 miles

HID adjuster arm broken o/s/f

Pass 21 Nov 2011 110,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

flat battery on test

front headlamp aim low close to legal limit

headlamp adjustment light on dash & unit broken on front (mot failure next year)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 110,567 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

flat battery on test

front headlamp aim low close to legal limit

headlamp adjustment light on dash & unit broken on front (mot failure next year)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 102,290 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,165 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,047 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 70,828 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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VE04 HNP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VE04 HNP, 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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VE04 HNP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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