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G8 HVY

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,777 mi
Last recorded93,777 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 HVY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 93,777 miles

Both headlamp lenses in a poor condition

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 93,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,391 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,024 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 93,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2016 93,008 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,540 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2014 92,009 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,627 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,469 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 88,469 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 85,821 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,317 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 73,689 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 63,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 53,915 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 53,915 miles

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

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,095 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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G8 HVY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G8 HVY, 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 G8 HVY registered?

G8 HVY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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