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VK04 GUH

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,017 mi
Last recorded170,017 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 GUH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 170,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sloght under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2020 157,830 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 150,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 156,518 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached moving side to side (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 144,673 miles

light surface corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres nearing 2mm warning bars and inner wheel rims slightly distorted

ecm light on dash

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills not allowing full inspection

plastic under shield fitted not allowing full inspection of front subframe and lower engine bay

poor headlight aim and lenses frosted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 134,966 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2017 134,951 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2016 123,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 111,480 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 102,030 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,022 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,516 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 30,327 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,004 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,431 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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VK04 GUH is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VK04 GUH, 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 VK04 GUH registered?

VK04 GUH is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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