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GN04 FVB

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,672 mi
Last recorded121,672 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 FVB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 121,672 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 114,573 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 108,027 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,934 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 94,121 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped slightly

rear b/pads slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,446 miles

n/s front tyre soft

Fail 1 Mar 2012 86,446 miles

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

n/s front tyre soft

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,146 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,476 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,959 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,916 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 44,860 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 FVB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FVB, 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 GN04 FVB registered?

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

Is GN04 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN04 FVB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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