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GK51 LJA

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,838 mi
Last recorded122,838 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LJA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 122,838 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 119,859 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

hand brake

Pass 14 Dec 2016 114,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 106,297 miles

Rear exhaust box corrioded

Fail 14 Dec 2015 106,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear inner edge worn

Rear exhaust box corrioded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 100,089 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,968 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,007 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2012 85,007 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 79,832 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 75,659 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 69,475 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,184 miles

front number plate becoming poor,both front wiper blades begining to split

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,112 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 53,166 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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GK51 LJA 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 86.7%.

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 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 GK51 LJA, 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 GK51 LJA registered?

GK51 LJA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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