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GN04 HAX

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,656 mi
Last recorded165,656 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 HAX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 165,656 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is going out of shape . borderline pass!!

Nearside dip beam a little dim , suspect bulb starting to fail,

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on l.imit!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 165,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre is going out of shape . borderline pass!!

Nearside dip beam a little dim , suspect bulb starting to fail,

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on l.imit!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 160,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 160,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,756 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 150,695 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 143,152 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 143,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 134,204 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 119,769 miles

both front tyres worn too 3mm in centres

fuse removed from self leveling headlight system

handbrake shoes/pads noisy

nearside front tyre has very slight sidewall damage

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 105,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 96,932 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 87,582 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 74,988 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 HAX is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HAX, 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 HAX registered?

GN04 HAX is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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