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GX54 OTU

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,497 mi
Last recorded132,497 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 OTU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 132,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2016 122,329 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 rears (3.6.B.4e)

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

General corrosion

Nearside Rear Exhaust box casing starting to split

Nearside Rear Tyre spliting on inner s/Wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 disc,s (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 113,003 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres age cracked

car very muddy on under side

front wipers only work on one speed

Fail 24 Mar 2015 112,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres age cracked

car very muddy on under side

Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,369 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 94,118 miles

n/s rear tyre tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 84,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,224 miles

ADVISE front height sensor arm snapped

Fail 25 Oct 2010 74,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE front height sensor arm snapped

Pass 25 Nov 2009 65,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,201 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,783 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GX54 OTU is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX54 OTU, 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 GX54 OTU registered?

GX54 OTU is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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