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FN53 GOK

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,097 mi
Last recorded126,097 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GOK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 126,097 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,247 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 110,246 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 100,213 miles

EML ON

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,376 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 83,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

near side door mirror glass insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2013 74,648 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,859 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,944 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,060 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,230 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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FN53 GOK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FN53 GOK, 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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FN53 GOK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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The MOT history for FN53 GOK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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