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DF02 GYJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,118 mi
Last recorded123,118 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 GYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 123,118 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 118,334 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 118,218 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2011 107,249 miles

Parking brake is slow to apply at the nearside rear.

part worn tyre fitted

Oil leak from engine onto exhaust

Fail 4 Feb 2011 107,249 miles

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

Parking brake is slow to apply at the nearside rear.

Oil leak from engine onto exhaust

Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,497 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 83,699 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Feb 2009 83,699 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 75,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,821 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 58,845 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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DF02 GYJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DF02 GYJ, 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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What year was DF02 GYJ registered?

DF02 GYJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DF02 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 GYJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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