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GX04 MYB

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,581 mi
Last recorded197,581 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 MYB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2022 197,581 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 189,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 181,335 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 175,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 165,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged [both sides @ ferrules] (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged [both sides @ ferrules] (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [silencer & deteriated] (6.1.2 (a))

Strong advise nearside front tyre has several cuts [non reaching the tyre cord]

Pass 8 Aug 2017 161,112 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules [both sides] (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement [outer radius arm bush] (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [both sides @ chassis member] (2.4.A.3)

Strong advise ; nearside front tyre has several cuts [none reaching cords].

Pass 15 Aug 2016 155,432 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 147,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 135,733 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 124,473 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 112,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 100,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 85,797 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,453 miles

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

all four tyres are getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2008 59,548 miles

INSIDE WALLS OF OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES ARE SPLIT BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH THE PLY OR CHORDS

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,815 miles

wipers split

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 MYB is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MYB, 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 MYB registered?

GX04 MYB is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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