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GK02 TWX

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,398 mi
Last recorded88,398 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 TWX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,398 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear body corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2018 88,365 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear body corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 83,625 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 83,589 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front suspension arms corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,188 miles

Front suspension arms corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,047 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,507 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,703 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,302 miles

Some metal brake pipes on rear have surface corrosion.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,058 miles

Both front tyres worn to between 2 & 3mm.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,573 miles

Both front and right rear tyres worn to between 2 & 3mm.

Front brake pads worn to 4-5mm.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 33,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,841 miles

Offside front tyre outer side wall a small cut, no cords showing.

Pass 9 May 2006 24,362 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 TWX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

GK02 TWX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 May 2002.

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