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VK04 GXL

2004 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,397 mi
Last recorded79,397 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 GXL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,397 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 79,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern--lense cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern -- lense cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure return spring missing.. cable insecure on yoke (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjustment in drum- operates notch 3/4 (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,238 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 74,238 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s falling apart... o/s rubber folding over (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on side walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing on side walls and losing pressure (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 67,564 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 66,489 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 61,793 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,192 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 44,917 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 44,917 miles

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

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

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 GXL is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

VK04 GXL is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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The MOT history for VK04 GXL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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