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GK04 JVG

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,808 mi
Last recorded143,808 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 JVG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 143,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

rear discs corroding

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 22 Nov 2013 143,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

rear discs corroding

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2013 133,013 miles

eml light on

Fail 26 Feb 2013 133,010 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 120,989 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 120,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 109,624 miles

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

nsf osf alloy wheel slighty bent

Fail 23 Feb 2011 109,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

nsf osf alloy wheel slighty bent

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,237 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 98,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 86,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 72,445 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,302 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 JVG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

GK04 JVG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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