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VK04 GVV

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,341 mi
Last recorded174,341 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 GVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 174,341 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight movement rear h/brake cable reaction brackets

Pass 22 Aug 2009 148,982 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 115,215 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 115,214 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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 GVV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VK04 GVV, 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 GVV registered?

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

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