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GN04 HBU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,318 mi
Last recorded70,318 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 HBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,200 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,231 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,221 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,910 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,032 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,566 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 54,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,637 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 52,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,104 miles

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

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 HBU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel 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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

GN04 HBU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is GN04 HBU safe to buy?

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