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VK04 GWE

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,057 mi
Last recorded121,057 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 GWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 121,057 miles

Front Suspension corroded age related not excessive

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fronts worn but not effecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipe not secure, also ferrouls corroded not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipe clip missing, not secure in places but not risk of fire

Fail 11 Mar 2021 121,057 miles

Front Suspension corroded age related not excessive

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fronts worn but not effecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipe not secure, also ferrouls corroded not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipe clip missing, not secure in places but not risk of fire

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,321 miles

Fuel pipes front to rear not secured

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake flex not secured

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 116,120 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 112,438 miles

Chip in screen

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside & offside as they join flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust rear box outer skin is rusting

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as pipes join to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear offside & nearside tyres are slightly deteriorating on surface of side walls

Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,354 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,558 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 96,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,970 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,001 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,914 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,523 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,399 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 25,182 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 GWE is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

VK04 GWE is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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