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FY02 GZU

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

123,062 mi
Last recorded123,062 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 GZU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 123,062 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

near/side rear tyre getting edge

Pass 18 Apr 2017 116,052 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,892 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 108,887 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,573 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 May 2013 92,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 87,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,924 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,316 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,434 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2007 48,859 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 39,650 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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FY02 GZU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FY02 GZU, 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 FY02 GZU registered?

FY02 GZU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FY02 GZU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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