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GX02 TYW

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,140 mi
Last recorded228,140 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 TYW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 228,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 223,201 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 218,026 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 212,881 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 206,567 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 206,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 168,608 miles

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

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 TYW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

GX02 TYW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is GX02 TYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX02 TYW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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