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GK52 HUO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,003 mi
Last recorded129,003 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HUO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2020 129,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL- holed corrosion within 30cm of suspension/ seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL- holed corrosion within 30cm of suspension/ seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside- slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 126,579 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 126,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 123,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 115,955 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 115,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 111,781 miles

minor play in both rear upper arm bush's

Pass 19 Feb 2014 106,512 miles

front brake discs worn low

Pass 14 Feb 2013 100,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,319 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 95,319 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 86,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,621 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,925 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,608 miles

corrosion in rear silencer

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,643 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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GK52 HUO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK52 HUO, 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 GK52 HUO registered?

GK52 HUO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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