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FN53 GPU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,167 mi
Last recorded123,167 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GPU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 123,167 miles

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

engine mounts worn

knocking noise from underside no cause found

n/s front tyre perished

n/s/front inner tie rod slight play

whole under side corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 123,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine mounts worn

knocking noise on underside no cause found advice inspection

n/s inner tie rod slight play

n/s/f tyre perished

underside corrosion unable to inspect fully as covered by mud

Fail 8 Feb 2017 123,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s inner tie rod slight play

n/s/f tyre perished

underside corrosion unable to inspect fully as covered by mud

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 107,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear hand brake has low effort

Fail 26 Jul 2013 103,945 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 103,945 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,574 miles

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

TAIL LAMP OSREAR CRACKED

TYRE OSR CRACKING IN TREAD

Fail 25 Jul 2012 97,974 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

TAIL LAMP OSREAR CRACKED

TYRE OSR CRACKING IN TREAD

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,296 miles

nearside front side lamp bulb dim

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,266 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 81,266 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 74,083 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroding and starting to detach

Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,083 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroding and starting to detach

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,950 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 58,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,401 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 45,398 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 41,922 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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FN53 GPU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FN53 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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