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DN02 GYY

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 GYY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses dull

engine management light on

Fail 1 Sep 2022

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses dull

engine management light on

Pass 31 Aug 2021

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both headlamp lenses dull

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2020 72,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear lamp damage

Fail 28 Aug 2020 72,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear lamp damage

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,049 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 72,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,659 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,659 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,761 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,086 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 68,513 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 67,255 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 67,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 65,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2012 59,506 miles

Coolant leak

nearside front fog light not working

offside wiper blade smearing the windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,419 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 53,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front wiper blade smearing the windscreen

Pass 26 May 2009 50,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,598 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 45,855 miles

nearside rear tyres cut

Fail 5 Jun 2006 44,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 44,206 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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DN02 GYY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN02 GYY, 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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DN02 GYY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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