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GK02 YHJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,489 mi
Last recorded126,489 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 YHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 126,489 miles

Front number plate has some damage.

O/s indicator side repeater discoloured.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 126,489 miles

Front number plate has some damage.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

O/s indicator side repeater discoloured.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 117,839 miles

Front number plate has some damage.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,839 miles

Front number plate has some damage.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,432 miles

front brake discs worn

handbrake adjusted low

nearside front tyre worn + cut outer sidewall

rear brake pads worn

Fail 11 Jul 2011 100,432 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

handbrake adjusted low

nearside front tyre worn + cut outer sidewall

rear brake pads worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 96,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,952 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 89,069 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 89,069 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 23 Jul 2007 78,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 53,660 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YHJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK02 YHJ registered?

GK02 YHJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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The MOT history for GK02 YHJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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