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GJ02 ETU

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,042 mi
Last recorded76,042 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 ETU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,042 miles

Engine oil leak,

Fail 21 Jun 2016 76,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine oil leak,

Pass 3 Jul 2015 65,936 miles

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

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

Wiper blades split but clearing screen.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 65,933 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Wiper blades split but clearing screen.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,851 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 50,929 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,122 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 36,327 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 36,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 34,287 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,373 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,670 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 23,428 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 ETU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

GJ02 ETU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is GJ02 ETU safe to buy?

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