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GJ02 UJX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,258 mi
Last recorded184,258 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 UJX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 184,258 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak

front tyres wearing at edges

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak (lens oxidised)

power steering pipe damp

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully assess condition of sills

Pass 22 May 2014 178,363 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

sill covers fitted,

wipers not self parking

Fail 20 May 2014 178,362 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted,

wipers not self parking

Pass 21 May 2013 157,348 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 140,762 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

park brake needs ajusting. now.offside park brake cable return spring missing. both front c v boot inner clips are loose.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 125,078 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 125,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 96,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 84,698 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 84,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 71,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,548 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 UJX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJX, 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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GJ02 UJX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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