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GJ02 ETO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,924 mi
Last recorded142,924 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 ETO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 142,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 135,302 miles

rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Pass 16 Mar 2015 126,246 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 10 Mar 2015 126,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2014 120,645 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 120,644 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 117,044 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 117,044 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 101,548 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 82,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front subframe rear bushes slight wear

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2007 54,511 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 43,106 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 ETO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

GJ02 ETO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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