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GN04 FUW

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,221 mi
Last recorded156,221 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 FUW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 156,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2016 156,221 miles

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2015 152,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 144,616 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 132,478 miles

both front headlights slightly clouded over

Fail 29 Oct 2011 121,903 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 121,903 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 114,182 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 105,549 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2008 88,950 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2008 88,950 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 72,134 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cuts

Pass 17 Mar 2007 61,480 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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GN04 FUW is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GN04 FUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN04 FUW registered?

GN04 FUW is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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