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VX04 GKC

2004 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,199 mi
Last recorded93,199 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Saab 9-593,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 GKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 93,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow coming from secondary exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak coming from sump plug due to sump plug being damaged slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flexis have slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 93,187 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front brake flexis have excessive corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow coming from secondary exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak coming from sump plug due to sump plug being damaged slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake flexis have slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses front and rear has corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front ARB links has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow coming from exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak from sump plug due to sump plug being slightly damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 86,524 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol leaking from fuel filter underneath vehicle (Rotten) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses front and rear has corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front ARB links has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow coming from exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak from sump plug due to sump plug being slightly damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow coming from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake flexi ferrules corroded (all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,367 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 73,367 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlights covered in a material not giving correct aim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flexi brake pipe ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 69,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,759 miles

Nearside Front Body damage

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,664 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,178 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 23,823 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 14,205 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 11,308 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 10,561 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 9,706 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 8,897 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 7,922 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 6,731 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 5,047 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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VX04 GKC is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VX04 GKC, 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 VX04 GKC registered?

VX04 GKC is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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