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GX04 FVF

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

150,109 mi
Last recorded150,109 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 FVF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 150,109 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 150,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 147,163 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 143,778 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 143,776 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 138,237 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 138,237 miles

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

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

Central heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 133,246 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 133,246 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 131,457 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 121,670 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 115,792 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 101,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,337 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2014 77,334 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,409 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,433 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 52,732 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,053 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,128 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,801 miles

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers.

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 FVF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

GX04 FVF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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