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GN04 ULA

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,949 mi
Last recorded121,949 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 121,949 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 121,914 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 121,253 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 121,253 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 118,220 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 115,812 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded on both sdide (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 114,253 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 107,358 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,056 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 104,056 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 98,904 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,276 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,861 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,411 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,911 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,148 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 63,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 55,945 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 48,512 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,686 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,447 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 ULA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

GN04 ULA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is GN04 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN04 ULA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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