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GK02 RTO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

200,615 mi
Last recorded200,615 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 RTO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 200,615 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

E.M.L illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

oil leak

oil level just above minimum

Pass 20 Oct 2017 195,902 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2017 195,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam main beam bulb (1.7.4a)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 190,149 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2016 190,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 183,782 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 183,782 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 178,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 160,870 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 150,071 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 131,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 118,937 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 117,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 110,828 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 97,815 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 97,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 95,233 miles

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

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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GK02 RTO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK02 RTO, 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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GK02 RTO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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