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GJ54 XTA

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,156 mi
Last recorded144,156 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 XTA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 144,156 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 144,154 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 138,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 125,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 125,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 121,915 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 117,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 109,710 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,154 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,468 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,290 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,925 miles

Both front tyre's wearing on both edge's

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,064 miles

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

rear tyres are wearing on the outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,678 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,736 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,441 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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GJ54 XTA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 XTA, 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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GJ54 XTA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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