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GK02 VJF

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,151 mi
Last recorded174,151 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 VJF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 174,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 166,042 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2013 162,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2013 162,275 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 143,689 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 143,689 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting missing, system still adequately supported

Pass 18 Jul 2011 126,161 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 117,777 miles

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

Rear discs rusty and pitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 103,800 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 82,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,458 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 VJF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF registered?

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

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