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GD02 VTJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,198 mi
Last recorded178,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 178,198 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 170,197 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working maim beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 168,291 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 168,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 164,665 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 164,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 161,168 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 161,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working maim beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 158,013 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 157,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 151,788 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 151,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front to rear brake pipes

front undertray insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2013 143,114 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 136,470 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag lamp on

cover over both outer sills

fuel pipes corroded

n/s door glass cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2011 120,706 miles

advise on rear discs and pads.

Fail 15 Apr 2011 120,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

advise on rear discs and pads.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 106,740 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 106,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 87,932 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,562 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,516 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,713 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GD02 VTJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VTJ, 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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GD02 VTJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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