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GX04 FNR

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,036 mi
Last recorded171,036 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 FNR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 171,036 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 157,244 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 157,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 146,001 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 134,735 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 132,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 129,156 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 129,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 124,890 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 102,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 78,522 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 65,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 65,062 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,650 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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GX04 FNR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GX04 FNR, 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 GX04 FNR registered?

GX04 FNR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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