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GN04 HBE

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,703 mi
Last recorded147,703 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 147,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 144,127 miles

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 ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 140,902 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 137,616 miles

Offside Front tyre as a cut but not down to cords

Fail 17 Jul 2015 137,570 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 134,033 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 121,610 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 121,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,456 miles

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 95,435 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,740 miles

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 86,740 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,982 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 54,187 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 54,187 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,370 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 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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GN04 HBE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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