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GN04 GZM

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,296 mi
Last recorded142,296 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 GZM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 142,296 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 142,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 136,788 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 136,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 130,981 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 124,178 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 124,178 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 117,543 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,052 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 116,052 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 113,441 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 110,997 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,412 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 103,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,043 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,563 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 57,563 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GZM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc 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 GZM, 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 GZM registered?

GN04 GZM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is GN04 GZM safe to buy?

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