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GK02 TXJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,158 mi
Last recorded143,158 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 TXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 143,158 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 143,158 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 135,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail box corroded, but not blowing

Pass 23 Oct 2014 128,525 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 128,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 122,561 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 122,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 115,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 105,379 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 96,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 96,478 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 91,349 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 91,349 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 83,270 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,568 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 65,634 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 65,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 30 Nov 2005 52,052 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 TXJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

GK02 TXJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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