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GK02 TVT

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,459 mi
Last recorded181,459 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 TVT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 181,459 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

some corrosion in both side rear floor pans but not considered excessive

some corrosion in near side sill panel.

some corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

some corrosion in rear silencer and tail pipe missing

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2019 177,550 miles

Nearside Rear some corrosion in wheel arch, sill panel and floor panel

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

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes

Fail 21 Jan 2019 177,547 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear some corrosion in wheel arch, sill panel and floor panel

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2018 172,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side lens (1.7.5a)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing arms both side outer joints (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front seats (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 168,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 163,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded bothside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 130,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded bothside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 158,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Feb 2015 158,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Feb 2014 155,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 150,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 144,105 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 130,700 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 119,090 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 119,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 107,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 96,668 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 82,967 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 67,406 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 TVT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TVT, 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 TVT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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