MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
unable to open bonnet
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
transmission pipes corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
transmission pipes corroded
both front tyres worn on outer shoulders 215/55/16W
engine management light on
slight poor illumination of number plate lights
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres worn on outer shoulders 215/55/16W
engine management light on
slight poor illumination of number plate lights
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r tyre wearing low
slight movement to n/s/r hub bushes
slight wear to front tyres
nsr tyre outer tread wear
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
nsr tyre outer tread wear
front number plate cracked
osr outer dual side light out
wear nsr tyre plus nail in tread advise replacement
rEAR DOORS NOT OPENING FROM INSIDE.
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Oil Level On Min, Mark On Dip Stick.
Rear Doors Not Opening FRom Inside.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
VK04 GYG is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,960cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 GYG, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VK04 GYG?
You can check the full history of VK04 GYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VK04 GYG registered?
VK04 GYG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 April 2004.
Is VK04 GYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK04 GYG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VK04 GYG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK04 GYG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.