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GK04 BMY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

180,079 mi
Last recorded180,079 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 BMY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 180,079 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 169,817 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 157,575 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 148,866 miles

offside windscreen small stone chip

rear exhaust box sleeving corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 140,275 miles

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

small stone chip offside wind screen

Pass 24 May 2021 135,010 miles

Backbox outer shell deteriorated

Window-screen - Small stone chip

Pass 6 May 2020 129,542 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge,skuffing

offside door mirror dim in operation

rear exhaust outer sleeving corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 124,570 miles

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

Rear (rear exhaust backbox outer sleeving corroded)

Fail 10 May 2019 124,557 miles

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

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired servo pipe fouling, will require attention. (1.1.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 118,755 miles

rear exhaust outer sleeving heavily corroded

Fail 25 May 2018 118,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor condition (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust outer sleeving heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 112,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box outer sleeving corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 105,721 miles

Both head light lens cloudy

Pass 22 May 2015 99,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 85,516 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 May 2012 67,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 37,438 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 32,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,870 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,617 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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GK04 BMY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GK04 BMY, 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 GK04 BMY registered?

GK04 BMY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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