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GX04 FNY

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,945 mi
Last recorded86,945 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 86,945 miles

Indicator switch faulty have to hold down for left turn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp lens damaged

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

general slight corrosion underbody and to various components

various bushes showing signs of age related wear

Fail 1 Jul 2026 83,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Indicator switch faulty have to hold down for left turn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread plus damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror glass appears to be held in with blu tack

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight split plus outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

general slight corrosion underbody and to various components

various bushes showing signs of age related wear

Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,250 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall plus wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective low pressure

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 81,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall plus wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective low pressure

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 78,859 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 78,859 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

n/s front wiper split on corner

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 75,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 71,263 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 71,262 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 65,959 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 63,030 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 60,666 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 58,546 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,903 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 56,903 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,988 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 52,683 miles

slight split in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,938 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,348 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,238 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,588 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,665 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,050 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 FNY is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FNY, 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 FNY registered?

GX04 FNY is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is GX04 FNY safe to buy?

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