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HD04 GWM

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,638 mi
Last recorded120,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 GWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 120,638 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 116,913 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 116,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 113,051 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 106,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 95,345 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 95,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 84,817 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 76,058 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

drivers seat belt becoming frayed at edges

front number plate deteriorating- still legible from a distance at present

near side front tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side front tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side front windscreen wiper starting to smear the screen in operation

Fail 27 May 2009 76,058 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

drivers seat belt becoming frayed at edges

front number plate deteriorating- still legible from a distance at present

near side front tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side front tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side front windscreen wiper starting to smear the screen in operation

Pass 16 May 2008 62,515 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 45,954 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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HD04 GWM is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD04 GWM, 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 HD04 GWM registered?

HD04 GWM is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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