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GX04 CVB

2004 Saab 9-5

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,155 mi
Last recorded159,155 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 CVB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2016 159,155 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Hub carrier bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front stabiliser bush. (6.1.D.1a)

Auxiliary drive belt is worn.

Play in nearside rear lower hub carrier bush.

Unable to fully assess all engine mounts as full length under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 146,441 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 146,439 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 137,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 137,458 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 125,574 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 113,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 104,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 104,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 94,564 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 84,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 44,965 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 44,965 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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GX04 CVB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GX04 CVB, 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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GX04 CVB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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