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AO02 GEK

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,190 mi
Last recorded161,190 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GEK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 161,190 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 161,153 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 155,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 155,699 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hub (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 May 2017 150,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 143,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 135,467 miles

Oil leak

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

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 127,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

travel on hand brake lever

Pass 1 May 2013 116,529 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 116,529 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2012 106,969 miles

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

front brake pads are very low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 99,787 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Apr 2010 90,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre very close to legal limit

rear brake pads very low

Pass 6 Apr 2009 80,694 miles

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

o/s front wiper blade worn

slight play n/s + o/s front anti roll bar drop link arms

Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Apr 2008 67,882 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Apr 2007 56,040 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,919 miles

advise front wipers are worn

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 GEK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GEK, 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 GEK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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