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GX53 TUA

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,127 mi
Last recorded127,127 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 127,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 121,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Nov 2023 117,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 111,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 103,873 miles

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

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

nearside rear upper outer suspension bush has slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,870 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,070 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracking.

Rear Brake discs corroded.

Siencer outer skin corroded.

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 86,070 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall cracking.

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

Rear Brake discs corroded.

Siencer outer skin corroded.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,037 miles

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 82,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,836 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre tread getting low

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,811 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 71,811 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,406 miles

Slight bind offside front brake.

Exhaust silencer corroded.

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

Front bumper/grille damaged.

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

Parking brake may require adjustment.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 64,406 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded.

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

Front bumper/grille damaged.

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake may require adjustment.

Slight bind offside front brake.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,398 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,282 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 32,434 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 TUA is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TUA, 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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GX53 TUA is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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