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GK04 MDF

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,600 mi
Last recorded122,600 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 122,600 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 122,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,968 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed BOTH (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Fail 2 Jun 2017 118,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (BULB IN WRONG ? ) (1.8.A.1b)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed BOTH (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 25 May 2016 116,086 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 116,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 107,531 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 99,432 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,882 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 76,456 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,487 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,973 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,593 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,194 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 MDF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

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

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