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GX02 KCU

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,173 mi
Last recorded84,173 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 KCU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,173 miles

both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 84,173 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,281 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,446 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,329 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear uneavenly

handbrake travel quite long

Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,799 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,053 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

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

slight oil leak at rear of engine

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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GX02 KCU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GX02 KCU, 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 GX02 KCU registered?

GX02 KCU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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