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VK04 GVN

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,664 mi
Last recorded163,664 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 GVN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 163,664 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high Does not idle automatically, stays at 1500rpm (8.2.1.2 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both, no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting missing, silencer fouling bodywork (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both brake cable locking device missing, return spring

Both parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Headlamp leveling device warning lamp on

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, stepped tread design (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 160,051 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 152,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 143,151 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 132,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 126,459 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 120,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 111,711 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 90,625 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,314 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,911 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 60,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

brake fluid touch low

Pass 29 Mar 2008 60,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

brake fluid touch low

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,603 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 GVN is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GVN, 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 GVN registered?

VK04 GVN is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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