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GN04 HBD

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,212 mi
Last recorded98,212 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 HBD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,212 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 96,647 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 96,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 83,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Fail 13 Mar 2010 51,653 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 51,653 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,943 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,649 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 HBD is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

GN04 HBD is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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