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GX02 MYK

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,142 mi
Last recorded133,142 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 MYK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 133,142 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 12 Nov 2022 124,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 12 Nov 2022 124,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 20 Nov 2021 118,760 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 111,868 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,381 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both centre and offside rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 100,274 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both centre and offside rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 91,059 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

inter cooler leaking

Fail 14 May 2018 90,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

inter cooler leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2017 85,299 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,593 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,681 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 79,625 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,953 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Fail 14 Feb 2013 72,240 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

oil level low

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,770 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front fuel pipe starting to corrode

Fail 15 Nov 2011 67,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear lights slightly cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,413 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm and perished

Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,207 miles

wiper blades split

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 MYK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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