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GK02 TXD

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,042 mi
Last recorded155,042 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 155,042 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 155,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 148,162 miles

exhaust end box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2015 148,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust end box corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 140,159 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

end box exhaust is corroded

engine management light is on

front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 140,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

end box exhaust is corroded

engine management light is on

front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 134,034 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 128,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 128,224 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 122,218 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 116,480 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 116,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 108,149 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 108,149 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 99,903 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 87,664 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,461 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,933 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 TXD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

GK02 TXD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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