MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread low (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer pin/bush assembly (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front tyre as a cut but not down to cords
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front tyres cut but not down to cords
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
outer sills fitted with plastic trims
rear exhaust deterioted
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
outer sills fitted with plastic trims
rear exhaust deterioted
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
os headlight image poor, nsf shocker top mount noisey, rear discs corroded & poor, both front tyres worn on edges
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
os headlight image poor, nsf shocker top mount noisey, rear discs corroded & poor, both front tyres worn on edges
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GN04 HBE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 HBE, 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 HBE registered?
GN04 HBE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.
Is GN04 HBE safe to buy?
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