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GU52 UGC

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,898 mi
Last recorded122,898 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 UGC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,898 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2019 113,339 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 112,020 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo flange (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi piece (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 112,020 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at turbo flange (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi piece (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 109,954 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 109,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,506 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FEED PIPES JUST BEFORE FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 106,506 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FEED PIPES JUST BEFORE FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 102,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,172 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,075 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,357 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,129 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,271 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2009 66,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 59,340 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,790 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,138 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 42,247 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 UGC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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