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GX53 TTZ

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,256 mi
Last recorded67,256 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 TTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,256 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewalls

Fail 25 Jan 2019 67,256 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 16 Jan 2018 65,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 65,219 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect image blurred (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,406 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,522 miles

nearside rear inner sidelight not work

Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2015 59,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2014 55,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,950 miles

N/S/R INNER POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 18 Jan 2013 52,950 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

N/S/R INNER POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,313 miles

N/S/R INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 11 Jan 2012 50,313 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

N/S/R INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,009 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,623 miles

front number plate slightly faded 'rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,670 miles

All 3 washer jets partially blocked

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front and rear wiper blades splitting

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

Front number plate poor

PAS Fluid requires top up

Pass 24 Jan 2008 29,300 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 17,059 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)

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 TTZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TTZ, 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 TTZ registered?

GX53 TTZ is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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