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GX02 KEU

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,890 mi
Last recorded101,890 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 KEU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,890 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank area to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 101,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded fuel tank area to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 96,297 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 96,297 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,905 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,109 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 78,396 miles

front brake pads worn near limit -- rear exhaust box one mounting detached

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,171 miles

head lamps - lenses tarnished

Fail 20 Feb 2013 73,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

head lamps - lenses tarnished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 647,990 miles

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

oil leak from rear of engine compartment

Fail 15 Feb 2012 64,794 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak from rear of engine compartment

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,156 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 60,166 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 56,020 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,020 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,463 miles

park brake lever is nearing point of having no reserve travel.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,278 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,720 miles

Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,736 miles

front discs getting thin

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight play in o/s/f link rod

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 KEU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX02 KEU, 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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GX02 KEU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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