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GN04 HBA

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,912 mi
Last recorded106,912 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 HBA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 106,912 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 104,185 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,884 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 96,894 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 92,453 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 87,616 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 87,616 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 83,170 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 77,629 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 71,989 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 65,464 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,370 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,548 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,558 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,525 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 29,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 HBA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HBA, 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 HBA registered?

GN04 HBA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is GN04 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN04 HBA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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