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GD52 PPV

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

205,601 mi
Last recorded205,601 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 PPV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2020 205,601 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre worn close to limit

offside front tyre tread worn on edge

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 195,795 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 188,945 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 4 Apr 2017 181,040 miles

nearside rear brake pads worn thin

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

Fail 3 Apr 2017 181,040 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake pads worn thin

offside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

Pass 26 Feb 2016 173,475 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 173,474 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front brake discs worn

offside front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 19 Feb 2015 156,916 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 145,131 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 129,017 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 129,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 118,017 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 110,438 miles

both front inner cv gaiters leaking

offside rear handbrake slower to operate

Pass 7 Apr 2009 101,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 92,398 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 88,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 76,620 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 76,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leaks, unable to assess due to lower engine cover being in place.

front wiper blades split.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 71,139 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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GD52 PPV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GD52 PPV, 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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GD52 PPV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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