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GN53 UGT

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,533 mi
Last recorded128,533 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 UGT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 128,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 120,160 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 120,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 109,328 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 109,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2021 109,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken on suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded front to rear but supported

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush / pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 107,010 miles

Corrosion to floor panels not excessive

Corrosion to middle and rear exhaust but still supported

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump / sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside after subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 107,010 miles

Corrosion to floor panels not excessive

Corrosion to middle and rear exhaust but still supported

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump / sump plug area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside after subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,247 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but supported

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Front to rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion to structure sills and flor panels but not considered excessive

Fail 22 Mar 2019 102,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Iluminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but supported

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Front to rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion to structure sills and flor panels but not considered excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2018 97,032 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but supported

EML iluminated

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,236 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

EML illuminated

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Headlight levelling lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on outer edges.225/45r17

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,931 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear silencer box deterioated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,391 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake pads wearing low

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 75,391 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 63,828 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 63,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,621 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake application uneven.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,562 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,483 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,575 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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GN53 UGT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GN53 UGT, 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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GN53 UGT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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