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FY02 GZW

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

273,239 mi
Last recorded273,239 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 GZW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 273,239 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 253,061 miles

Nearside front fog light glass broken

Offside rear tyre distorted on inside edge

Rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 20 Apr 2013 253,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front fog light glass broken

Offside rear tyre distorted on inside edge

Rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 233,304 miles

front head light level adjuster broken

Pass 11 Apr 2011 216,666 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 198,047 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 198,046 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2009 185,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 158,373 miles

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner egde and cut on inside wall

advise oil leak

advise rear pads worn

Fail 26 Apr 2008 158,338 miles

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner egde and cut on inside wall

advise oil leak

advise rear pads worn

Pass 16 Apr 2007 132,746 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 104,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GZW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

FY02 GZW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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