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CU04 HGK

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

244,079 mi
Last recorded244,079 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 HGK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2019 244,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement pivot through backplate into handbrake shoes has restricted movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed behind sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed behind sill covers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both sides headlamp output and pattern starting to deteriorate

Front both sides headlamp washers not working

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by mounting point to chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges and worn to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake return spring on outer of rear brake backplate is broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and worn to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fuel pipe behind front sub-frame corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded and borderline (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake return spring on outer of rear brake backplate is missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs corroded both sides by subframe mountings , borderline . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 236,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2018 236,949 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 231,176 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 231,093 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 223,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 223,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 214,890 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings on nearside rear disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 207,109 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 207,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake cable return springs broken/missing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 197,191 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 180,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusted

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2011 153,669 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 138,333 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 138,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 119,760 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 119,760 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 96,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 72,413 miles

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

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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CU04 HGK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CU04 HGK, 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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CU04 HGK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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