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GK51 MVT

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,656 mi
Last recorded107,656 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,656 miles

EML on

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 107,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML on

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,911 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

exhaust corroded and weak

headlamp lenses fading

Fail 26 Jan 2017 101,911 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

exhaust corroded and weak

headlamp lenses fading

Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,540 miles

both front tyres very low on tread

both headlamps in very poor condition

both indicator repeaters going white

exhaust very rusty and weak

oil leaks

rear tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,124 miles

exhaust very rusty and weak

headlamps in poor condition

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,399 miles

engine light stays on

exhaust rusty

front and rear plates in poor condition

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Fail 28 Jan 2014 85,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine light stays on

exhaust rusty

front and rear plates in poor condition

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,816 miles

both headlamps in very poor condition

offside front tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Jan 2013 79,816 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps in very poor condition

offside front tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Jan 2012 76,121 miles

indicators going white

nearside rear tyre perishing badly

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,156 miles

nearside mirror glass damaged.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,674 miles

Oil leak

play in n/s/f trackrod end not excessive at time of test

Pass 4 Feb 2009 64,260 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside outer sills fitted with plastic covers, unable to inspect

Pass 4 Feb 2008 59,191 miles

nearside front tyre tread on legal limit of 1.6mm on outer edge recomend replace a.s.a.p

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,198 miles

front brake pad's getting low

offside front tyre tread very low on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,947 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 39,277 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 MVT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

GK51 MVT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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