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GX53 WZK

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,338 mi
Last recorded221,338 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 WZK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 221,338 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 221,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory rear seat belt buckle jammed

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 214,009 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

various signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Dec 2020 214,004 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill under skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill under skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

various signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 13 Nov 2020 213,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap not supporting due to being corroded and holed (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corroded to the point of holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated rust holed in box section (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Nearside Rear rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays

Pass 21 Nov 2019 204,152 miles

Centre and rear exhausts deteriorated

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 204,082 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre and rear exhausts deteriorated

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 193,036 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 193,030 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 182,740 miles

Covers fitted to underside impeeding thorough examination

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape, inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape, inner edge.

covers fitted to outer sill panels impeeding thorough examination

Fail 20 Dec 2017 182,362 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Covers fitted to underside impeeding thorough examination

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape, inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape, inner edge.

covers fitted to outer sill panels impeeding thorough examination

Pass 29 Dec 2016 171,024 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust coroded

Fail 29 Dec 2016 171,023 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust coroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 160,015 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Dec 2014 150,077 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 142,484 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 133,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 125,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 125,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 115,128 miles

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

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

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

O/S outer washer jet blocked.

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,172 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 84,792 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 67,663 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 55,400 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 WZK is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZK, 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 WZK is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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