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GX04 FTP

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,735 mi
Last recorded127,735 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2017 127,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Outer end, lower bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing Webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Outer end, lower bush. (2.4.G.2)

Engine management lamp illuminated

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mountings (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 122,300 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 122,297 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 119,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 104,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 104,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side wiper blade rubber is split

Pass 4 Sep 2012 95,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 86,577 miles

advise both rear tyres slightly staggered

advise osr tyre starting to wear low

advise slight play in all front suspension joints and bushes

advise surface corrosion to front discs and are slightly lipped

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,230 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,262 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 45,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres on 3mm tread,offside front tyre on 1.6mm tread,offside rear shock absorber poor damping effect,front brake pads worn low,both wiper blades split

Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,780 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,129 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 FTP is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

GX04 FTP is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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