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VK04 GYG

2004 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,408 mi
Last recorded169,408 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 GYG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 169,408 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 169,408 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 145,085 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

transmission pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 145,085 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

transmission pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 144,994 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 143,361 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 138,434 miles

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders 215/55/16W

engine management light on

slight poor illumination of number plate lights

Fail 15 Jul 2011 138,434 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 129,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 103,998 miles

nsr tyre outer tread wear

Fail 15 Jun 2009 103,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre outer tread wear

Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,565 miles

front number plate cracked

osr outer dual side light out

wear nsr tyre plus nail in tread advise replacement

Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,816 miles

rEAR DOORS NOT OPENING FROM INSIDE.

Fail 18 Apr 2007 62,456 miles

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.

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 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.

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What year was VK04 GYG registered?

VK04 GYG is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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