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GK02 VJG

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,666 mi
Last recorded80,666 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 VJG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre cracking in between tread

oil leak

slight play in o/s inner track rod

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Jan 2016 80,666 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre cracking in between tread

oil leak

slight play in o/s inner track rod

windscreen chipped

Fail 6 May 2015 80,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack in between tread

Fail 29 Apr 2014 66,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,498 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,273 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,002 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,677 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,007 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 27,007 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 21,506 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 17,668 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 VJG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VJG, 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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GK02 VJG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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