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FT02 GBF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,313 mi
Last recorded105,313 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 GBF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 105,313 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation, image still good (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 104,906 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 104,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 98,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,531 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,691 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,602 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,226 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,581 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 85,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 80,841 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 80,841 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2012 78,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 74,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,081 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 65,194 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,379 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,724 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 44,318 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 44,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FT02 GBF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FT02 GBF, 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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FT02 GBF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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