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GX53 CHZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,009 mi
Last recorded107,009 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 CHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,009 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,407 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 103,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 100,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 98,276 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 96,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,540 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)

play in nsr/osr rose bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished

rear inner wheel archs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2012 88,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 87,017 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 87,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,818 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 58,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

catalitic converter damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,949 miles

catalitic converter damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2008 45,771 miles

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

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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GX53 CHZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX53 CHZ, 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 GX53 CHZ registered?

GX53 CHZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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