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GN04 PYT

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,065 mi
Last recorded162,065 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 PYT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 162,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 153,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 139,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 127,012 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 127,012 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 115,337 miles

rear suspension top bushes have slight play both sides

Pass 16 Dec 2014 106,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 98,447 miles

Rear exhaust silencer has a broken hanger but system is secure.

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat preventing the inspection of the adult seat belt.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,407 miles

child seat fitted to the n/s/r seat preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

rear exhaust hanger has broken off but system is still secure

Fail 11 Dec 2012 87,406 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

child seat fitted to the n/s/r seat preventing the full inspection of the adult seat belt.

rear exhaust hanger has broken off but system is still secure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 78,719 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,398 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 61,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box weak

slight damage to offside front road rim on inside

Pass 15 Feb 2010 61,188 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box weak

slight damage to offside front road rim on inside

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,984 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 53,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,155 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 35,979 miles

both rear tyres brittle and has cuts in tyres (n ot deep enough to reach cords/ply)

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 PYT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

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

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