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GK02 YHF

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,724 mi
Last recorded155,724 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 155,724 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

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

engine management light on

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing a full corrosion inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2016 146,271 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 146,271 miles

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 134,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges (stepped out)

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 134,584 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edges (stepped out)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 126,360 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 123,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn inner edge

advise rear exhaust

advise wipers worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 120,790 miles

exhaust corrided

n/s and o/s rear top suspension bushes slight movment

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Jun 2011 117,566 miles

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

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

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

advise movement in o/s n/s rear suspension bushs

advise rear exhaust mounting

Pass 4 Jun 2010 109,872 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 98,123 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 98,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 85,194 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,461 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,980 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2005 41,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play offside rear top outer track arm bush

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 YHF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YHF, 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 YHF registered?

GK02 YHF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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