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A4 GAX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,570 mi
Last recorded122,570 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GAX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2016 122,570 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 87,993 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,924 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,395 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,223 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 42,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,355 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,552 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,809 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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A4 GAX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A4 GAX, 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 A4 GAX registered?

A4 GAX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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