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VK04 GYR

2004 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,662 mi
Last recorded175,662 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 175,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light is on

Fail 12 May 2014 175,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 17 May 2013 169,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 159,107 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 147,569 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight rear brake bind

wipers starting to smear

Fail 29 Mar 2011 147,569 miles

wipers starting to smear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight rear brake bind

Pass 29 Mar 2010 125,886 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 103,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,805 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 GYR is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYR, 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 GYR registered?

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

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