2004 Saab 9-5 2.2L Diesel · GN04 HBY
2004 Saab 9-5 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 23 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 193,313 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GN04 HBY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2023
- 193,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GN04 HBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Saab 9-5 (GN04 HBY) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire FALLING OFF (6.1.3 (e))”; “Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation RETURN SPRING MISSING (1.1.15 (d))”; “Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation RETURN SPRING BROKEN (1.1.15 (d))”.
GN04 HBY Mileage History
- 24/06/2022188,559 mi
- 05/07/2023193,312 mi+4,753 mi
- 06/07/2023193,313 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,602 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-5 OG
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Identical issue to the 9-3 OG; the 9-5 is actually more prone to this due to higher engine bay temperatures.
- Rear Trailing Arm BushesModerate
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