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GX04 FNM

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,159 mi
Last recorded93,159 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 FNM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 93,159 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both fronts require mopping (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in both rear hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 13 May 2023 92,106 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 12 May 2023 92,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 24 May 2022 90,929 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 89,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear top suspension arms have very slight play in them

exhaust corroded

front subframe rear bushes worn

nearside rear shocker has a old sign of a leak

offside front D bush slight play

Fail 18 May 2021 89,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 225/45r17 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear top suspension arms have very slight play in them

exhaust corroded

front subframe rear bushes worn

nearside rear shocker has a old sign of a leak

offside front D bush slight play

Pass 1 May 2020 88,058 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

light general underside age related surface corrosion

slight play in rear hub bushes

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 21 May 2019 86,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers fitted throughout the vehicle masking some testable items

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 84,944 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 80,631 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 75,468 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 75,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 69,355 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 69,355 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pads and discs wearing

brake pedal slight spongy feel

Fail 21 Jun 2013 54,587 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pads and discs wearing

brake pedal slight spongy feel

Fail 21 Jun 2012 49,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 44,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside fog lamp lens broken

Pass 4 Jun 2009 33,558 miles

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

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

both windscreen wipers detorated

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2008 27,552 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,426 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 21,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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 FNM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FNM, 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 FNM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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