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GK02 TVJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,207 mi
Last recorded166,207 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 TVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 166,207 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Mar 2013 150,662 miles

slight wear in front engine lower stabilizer. Rear exhaust box outer casing corroding.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 139,706 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight wear in front engine lower stabilizer. Rear exhaust box outer casing corroding.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 128,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak at front of engine

Fail 27 Feb 2012 128,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs and pads wearing low

slight oil leak at front of engine

Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,633 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake discs liped

Fail 5 Mar 2010 80,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

slight miosture around rear off engine

uneven wear and radial cracking on offside rear tyre

various small chips in zone a

Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight miosture around rear off engine

uneven wear and radial cracking on offside rear tyre

various small chips in zone a

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,009 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 39,261 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,217 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 TVJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol 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 GK02 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

GK02 TVJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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