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GK02 TXA

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,163 mi
Last recorded122,163 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 122,163 miles

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

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 5 May 2016 114,946 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 114,935 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 106,762 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear section of exhaust system deteriorating

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 99,050 miles

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2013 91,457 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust silencer corroding,and the forward mounting hook has broken from it

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,851 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 5 May 2011 79,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2010 69,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2008 53,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,456 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,896 miles

O/S/F SEATBELT EDGE OF WEBBING STARTING TO FRAY

Pass 2 May 2006 33,900 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 TXA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

GK02 TXA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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