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GU52 UFD

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,540 mi
Last recorded144,540 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 UFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 144,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes under tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamps cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 130,415 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 130,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 119,528 miles

Engine managment light on.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 108,407 miles

hand brake slow to react

Fail 15 Nov 2012 96,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,495 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 87,753 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,553 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 67,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2009 59,161 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

vehicle has plastic under tray making full inspection of underside not possible .

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,447 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,462 miles

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

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 UFD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU52 UFD, 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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GU52 UFD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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