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GN04 GZJ

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,009 mi
Last recorded121,009 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 GZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 121,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

Fail 30 Mar 2021 121,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 31 Mar 2020 117,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2019 112,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 112,300 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 101,149 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,675 miles

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,675 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,541 miles

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,566 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,837 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,910 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,779 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,393 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2009 43,640 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,738 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged and deteriorating

Fail 25 Mar 2008 38,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate slightly damaged and deteriorating

Offside front windscreen wiper blade wind deflector loose and damaging windscreen slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,270 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GZJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

GN04 GZJ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is GN04 GZJ safe to buy?

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