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GK04 HVY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,895 mi
Last recorded93,895 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 HVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2019 93,895 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,388 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,859 miles

engine warning lamp on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,516 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 82,515 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

eml light stays on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,493 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 79,491 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 75,050 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,075 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 59,075 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 51,932 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,283 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,486 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,010 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 HVY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GK04 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

GK04 HVY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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