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GU52 OAG

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,841 mi
Last recorded116,841 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 OAG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 116,841 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front have some colour loss (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,430 miles

Both headlight beam patterns deteriorating possibly caused by lens' deterioration

Both rear brake discs have rusting braking surfaces

Front wheel rotational niose seems to be gear-box not wheel bearings

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S front seat belt webbing slightly fluffy

Pass 14 May 2014 97,213 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

exhaust emits some smoke.

Fail 14 May 2014 97,213 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

exhaust emits some smoke.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 95,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,355 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 90,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Oct 2010 80,143 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 80,143 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,714 miles

oil filler cap missing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,107 miles

small splits in wiper blades

Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,166 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 54,166 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,866 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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GU52 OAG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU52 OAG, 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 GU52 OAG registered?

GU52 OAG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is GU52 OAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 OAG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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