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GJ02 ESO

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,833 mi
Last recorded142,833 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 ESO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 142,833 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 122,863 miles

headlamp aim beam images slightly distorted

vehicle temperature gauge used for emmissions and was at normal operating temperature

Pass 15 Aug 2012 120,917 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 114,668 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 114,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 89,483 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 89,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 86,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 60,182 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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GJ02 ESO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJ02 ESO, 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 GJ02 ESO registered?

GJ02 ESO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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The MOT history for GJ02 ESO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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