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GX02 MYS

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,065 mi
Last recorded202,065 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 MYS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 202,065 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails /sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust poor condition

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 193,344 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 193,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 160,921 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 160,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,825 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 135,825 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 133,837 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front - Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured Front & Rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 133,833 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2016 121,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 30 May 2016 121,463 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 104,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,936 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing low and tread wearing uneven

Pass 1 May 2013 87,186 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 78,548 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 67,169 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

tracking check advised

Fail 3 May 2011 67,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

tracking check advised

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,180 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 40,888 miles

both rear tyres tread are wearing slightly uneven on inside edges

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,846 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 16,764 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,373 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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GX02 MYS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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