MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
centre and rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
centre and rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
centre and rear exhaust sections poor
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
centre and rear exhaust sections poor
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust poor
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust poor
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear box poor
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine management warning light on
rear box poor
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
rear exhaust box poor
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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GX02 OFA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 OFA, 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 OFA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2002.
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