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GX04 TXR

2004 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

149,207 mi
Last recorded149,207 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 TXR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 149,207 miles

Front both front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear upper roses bushes have slight play

Pass 26 Sep 2024 143,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 137,971 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 137,971 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 132,072 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 126,377 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 122,573 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,953 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 115,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,780 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,016 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,718 miles

nearside and offside front head lamp lens coveerters

Fail 13 Jun 2016 92,718 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front head lamp lens coveerters

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,726 miles

nearside and offside front headlamps Marsks/Converters fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,943 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,249 miles

EML Light is on

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,655 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,819 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 47,625 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,485 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,904 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,916 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 TXR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

GX04 TXR is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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