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GN04 GYP

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

121,047 mi
Last recorded121,047 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 GYP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 121,047 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 120,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 118,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front end. (6.1.2 (a))

Rusting all around rear suspension areas and brake ferrules.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 117,155 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 115,134 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 113,967 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 107,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

exhaust end box corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 107,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

exhaust end box corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,525 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 90,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated on tread

Pass 18 Feb 2015 84,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,497 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,703 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,134 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,178 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 GYP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

GN04 GYP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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