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AO02 GBU

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,386 mi
Last recorded143,386 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GBU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2015 143,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 136,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 128,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 122,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 116,503 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 107,625 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated

nearside front anti-roll bar 'D' bush worn

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear suspension lower bush worn

offside rear brake pipe quite badly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 99,971 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all brake discs showing signs of corrosion

small cuts in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 29 Feb 2008 89,223 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 26 Feb 2007 76,061 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 16 Feb 2006 64,811 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plates starting to discolour+rear water damaged on top edge

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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AO02 GBU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 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 AO02 GBU, 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 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO02 GBU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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