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GD02 UHU

2002 Saab 9-5

Brown Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,704 mi
Last recorded141,704 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 UHU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 141,704 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

engine undertray insecure

washer jets weak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 141,704 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs pitted and corroded

engine undertray insecure

washer jets weak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 108,565 miles

n/s handbrake efficency low but working

Fail 17 Aug 2010 108,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s handbrake efficency low but working

Pass 21 Aug 2009 89,719 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 70,505 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,415 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 55,415 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,561 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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GD02 UHU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Brown with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GD02 UHU, 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 GD02 UHU registered?

GD02 UHU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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