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GU52 UFS

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,313 mi
Last recorded134,313 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 UFS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 134,313 miles

slight movement in both front sub frame bushes

Fail 11 Mar 2024 134,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system possible from brake nipple (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight movement in both front sub frame bushes

Fail 1 Mar 2024 134,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 127,479 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,656 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 123,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 120,975 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 116,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side front tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs lip & corroded

both rear tyres has a cut outer side wall

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,007 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 101,955 miles

Front Oil Leak.

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

Rear Exhaust Box severely corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 95,602 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 95,599 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,072 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear box outer body rusted/detriorating.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 92,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear box outer body rusted/detriorating.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 90,713 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2013 90,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 87,881 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 85,205 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2010 85,204 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2009 81,205 miles

corrosion on exhaust

damage and cracks on front tyre sidewalls

Pass 8 Sep 2008 78,011 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 66,224 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,885 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 UFS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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