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GN04 GYR

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,654 mi
Last recorded172,654 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 172,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 162,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 162,734 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 152,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak on to subframe and exhaust system not leaking onto floor with in 5 mins (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2019 152,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak on to subframe and exhaust system not leaking onto floor with in 5 mins (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 132,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 116,764 miles

engine oily

front brake pads worn

Fail 14 Feb 2017 116,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oily

front brake pads worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 102,127 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 93,986 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,546 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 83,546 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,479 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2011 53,766 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 50,223 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,673 miles

Both front wiper blades have started to split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,847 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 34,847 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GYR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN04 GYR, 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 GYR registered?

GN04 GYR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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