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GK52 OAX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,308 mi
Last recorded135,308 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OAX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 135,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2017 135,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2016 126,721 miles

Front both exhaust flexpipes separated

Nearside Front tyre worn/feathering outer edge

Nearside wiper slightly poor

Offside Front tyre wearing/feathering outer edge

Oil leak slight ()

Rear exhaust box corroded/delaminated

Rear number plate slightly faded

Rear tyres slight wear edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 28 Sep 2016 126,721 miles

Front both exhaust flexpipes separated

Nearside Front tyre worn/feathering outer edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper slightly poor

Offside Front tyre wearing/feathering outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak slight ()

Rear exhaust box corroded/delaminated

Rear number plate slightly faded

Rear tyres slight wear edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,223 miles

both front tyres very worn outer edges/starting to tear tread

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns poor

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2015 115,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres very worn outer edges/starting to tear tread

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns poor

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero

rear exhaust box corroded/delaminating

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,055 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 99,049 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,265 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 70,680 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,680 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 60,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front brakes sticking slightly and pads showing wear

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front brakes sticking slightly and pads showing wear

Fail 1 Oct 2010 48,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,243 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,806 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,842 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,220 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 21,956 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 OAX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GK52 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

GK52 OAX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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