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GJ54 FLB

2004 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,579 mi
Last recorded186,579 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 FLB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 186,579 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 172,172 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 156,603 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 134,886 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 134,886 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 109,387 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 103,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,687 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,645 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,589 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,704 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 36,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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GJ54 FLB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ54 FLB, 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 GJ54 FLB registered?

GJ54 FLB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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