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GX02 MYW

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,409 mi
Last recorded190,409 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 MYW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 190,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Management Light on dash

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

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

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

Fail 28 May 2021 190,372 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 186,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 179,580 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Slight play nearside rear lower suspension arm

Slight play offside rear upper suspension arm

slight play offside front drop link

Fail 12 Jul 2019 179,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside front tyre close to limit

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Slight play nearside rear lower suspension arm

Slight play offside rear upper suspension arm

slight play offside front drop link

Pass 16 Jul 2018 172,010 miles

slight blow exhaust

Pass 2 Jun 2017 164,602 miles

Rear exhaust join blowing

Slight play both rear upper hub bushes

Slight play offside front drop link

Pass 28 May 2016 159,151 miles

front tyres low

Fail 28 May 2016 159,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres low

Pass 14 May 2015 150,549 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2014 142,462 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 134,777 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slight smearing

Fail 18 May 2013 134,700 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 3 May 2012 122,748 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 122,741 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre is devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 105,370 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 88,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,252 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 70,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 62,730 miles

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

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

condition of parking brake lever.

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers.

Fail 9 Mar 2006 54,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,335 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape.

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 MYW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

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

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