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GX53 OKF

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,007 mi
Last recorded117,007 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OKF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 117,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS and NS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear silencer, heavily corroded

Service parking brake.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 104,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake,NS, reduced performance.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 98,976 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroding

surface corrosion to both rear axle arms

surface corrosion to both rear inner seals

Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,864 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 90,783 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 90,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,029 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,479 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 77,479 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 71,252 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 71,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 65,280 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 55,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 55,599 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 49,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,596 miles

both front wiper blades split,nearside rear seatbelt damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,805 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

very slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt webbing

Fail 21 Apr 2009 36,805 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt webbing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,280 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,893 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 22,660 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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GX53 OKF is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OKF, 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 OKF registered?

GX53 OKF is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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