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GJ52 DWX

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,350 mi
Last recorded205,350 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 DWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 205,350 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 205,350 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 199,389 miles

N/S/R wishbone bush has slight play

O/S/R lower wishbone bush has slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2016 199,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

N/S/R wishbone bush has slight play

O/S/R lower wishbone bush has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2015 192,760 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 187,387 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 187,387 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 177,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 177,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 169,342 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 154,937 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 143,052 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 143,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

225/45/17/91y p6000

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front to rear brake pipe corrodeing

slight wear in front subframe rear bushes

windscreen wiper blades poor

Pass 5 Sep 2009 132,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front to rear brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 5 Sep 2009 132,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front to rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 115,050 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both nearside tyre valves perishing advise replacement

center exhaust heat sheild loose

slight play in offside rear lower suspension joint

Pass 13 Oct 2007 107,921 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Oct 2007 107,921 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 91,386 miles

rear no plate marked

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 DWX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GJ52 DWX, 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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GJ52 DWX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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