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GK02 TWF

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,898 mi
Last recorded97,898 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust box starting to corrode outer skin

Pass 19 Sep 2017 93,665 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,185 miles

EML on

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

o/s headlight beam image weak

o/s wiper blade split

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,709 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (4.1.D.1e)

engine oil low

rear exhaust corroded and 1 mounting bracket missing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 76,596 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside headlamp deteriorated close to excess

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,126 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,470 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,768 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,160 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 44,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 44,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 34,854 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 TWF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TWF, 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 TWF registered?

GK02 TWF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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