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GN54 XFY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,857 mi
Last recorded213,857 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 XFY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2021 213,857 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TOP AND BOTTOM ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TOP ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources ONLY 1 LIGHT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 21 Dec 2020 208,201 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 208,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 201,830 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 201,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 195,838 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 195,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 175,794 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2017 175,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 153,453 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 135,207 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 135,207 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 120,132 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,700 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 106,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,833 miles

Both rear tyres worn/distorted on inner edges (N/S/Rear worse)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,135 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 64,595 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,535 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,271 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 32,271 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GN54 XFY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GN54 XFY, 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 GN54 XFY registered?

GN54 XFY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is GN54 XFY safe to buy?

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