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GK02 TWC

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,246 mi
Last recorded150,246 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 TWC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 150,246 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 148,759 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe and back box are deteriorated/corroded. system is secure.

Oil leak Engine ()

Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured high level (1.2.1e)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 148,288 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust flexi pipe and back box are deteriorated/corroded. system is secure.

Oil leak Engine ()

Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured high level (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 May 2016 146,089 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2016 146,089 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 143,887 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)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 143,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 134,899 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 124,367 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 124,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 116,381 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 105,786 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 99,233 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 99,233 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 91,399 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 79,984 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 67,932 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,655 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,740 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 50,740 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s door mirror glass cracked, front tyres low 2mm

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GK02 TWC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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