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GX04 FNT

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,822 mi
Last recorded130,822 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 FNT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 130,822 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 130,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 122,865 miles

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

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2015 122,865 miles

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2014 114,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,136 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

minor damage to inner side wall

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2013 111,136 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated

minor damage to inner side wall

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 99,266 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 99,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,105 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,037 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 46,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,115 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 FNT is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNT, 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 FNT registered?

GX04 FNT is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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