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GK02 RTX

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

118,663 mi
Last recorded118,663 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 RTX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 118,663 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 113,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 113,514 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 110,269 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 110,269 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 107,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 107,437 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine mil indicates a fault

Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,703 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 101,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,955 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 99,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at time of test.

hand brake lever high in need of adjustment

Pass 28 Feb 2019 96,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded but not leaking at time of test.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,236 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating/beam images poor

Fail 12 Mar 2018 94,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

headlamp lenses deteriorating/beam images poor

Pass 15 Mar 2017 92,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 92,066 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 88,802 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,807 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 81,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,094 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 75,844 miles

Engine oil level low

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,654 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 64,371 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 52,031 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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GK02 RTX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RTX, 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 GK02 RTX registered?

GK02 RTX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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