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GX04 ZLV

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

142,262 mi
Last recorded142,262 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 ZLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 142,262 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 137,263 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 128,663 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipe o/s/f (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play n/s and o/s rear arm outer hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing slightly edges

Pass 19 Mar 2021 122,341 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,476 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing inner edges and tread slightly undulated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 115,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,045 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,033 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres feathering inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,277 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 93,277 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,535 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,673 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,902 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,209 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,802 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,942 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,492 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 ZLV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

GX04 ZLV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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