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GJ02 EUA

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

215,578 mi
Last recorded215,578 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 EUA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 215,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WARNING attention reqd (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system damaged & corroded

DANGEROUS oil leak to engine

Fail 18 Aug 2016 215,578 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low flickering (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WARNING attention reqd (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust system damaged & corroded

DANGEROUS oil leak to engine

Pass 12 Jun 2015 204,341 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 204,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 202,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 195,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 170,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 170,469 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 141,237 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 141,237 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 110,738 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 103,588 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wiper rubbers slightly split

offside rear tyre slightly distorted not exposing cords

Fail 16 Sep 2009 103,588 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wiper rubbers slightly split

offside rear parking brake return spring missing

offside rear tyre slightly distorted not exposing cords

Pass 20 Sep 2008 91,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,067 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 80,067 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,144 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 EUA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ02 EUA, 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 EUA registered?

GJ02 EUA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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