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GJ52 BRF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,867 mi
Last recorded150,867 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 BRF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 150,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 150,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 147,925 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 145,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 141,091 miles

OSR tyre scrubbed off inner edge

Pass 31 May 2016 129,970 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 122,233 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 118,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 113,386 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 105,531 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2011 99,069 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,628 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 79,825 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 79,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 67,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 54,850 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,902 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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GJ52 BRF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GJ52 BRF, 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 GJ52 BRF registered?

GJ52 BRF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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