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GJ02 ETD

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,184 mi
Last recorded132,184 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 ETD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 132,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 12 Nov 2014 132,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Oct 2013 123,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 121,338 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME BUSHES WORN

N/S HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE VERY WEAK

O/S HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE VERY WEAK

O/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE

Fail 9 Oct 2012 121,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

FRONT SUB FRAME BUSHES WORN

N/S HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE VERY WEAK

O/S/F TYRE WEARING HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE

Fail 21 Oct 2011 117,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn/sidewall damaged

smoke emission levels high

Pass 21 Oct 2011 117,540 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn/sidewall damaged

smoke emission levels high

Pass 25 Sep 2010 112,979 miles

both head lamp lens in poor beam patterns just in spec

Fail 24 Sep 2010 112,979 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both head lamp lens in poor beam patterns just in spec

Pass 23 Jul 2009 109,307 miles

Very little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,705 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 93,417 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 93,417 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,786 miles

both wiper blades have small splits but not affecting clearance of screen

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 ETD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GJ02 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

GJ02 ETD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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