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GY52 FKT

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,700 mi
Last recorded117,700 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 FKT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 117,700 miles

Front Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2017 117,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to sills - rear wheel arches and rear suspension components and mounting areas

engine management light on dash

front lower gearbox mount deteriorated

front of vehicle damaged - engine covers and undertrays prevent full inspection

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2016 112,099 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 112,099 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,714 miles

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

corrosion to the brake pipes next to the offside of the fuel tank

corrosion to the center and rear exhaust silencers

engine oil level low top up required

front tyres starting to wear thin to the outer tred

Fail 7 Jan 2015 105,712 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

corrosion to the brake pipes next to the offside of the fuel tank

corrosion to the center and rear exhaust silencers

engine oil level low top up required

front tyres starting to wear thin to the outer tred

intermittant headlight warning lamp displayed on the dash

Pass 2 Jan 2014 99,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded/ deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2014 99,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroded/ deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2013 84,337 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear n/s brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jan 2012 74,307 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake disc rusty

both rear tyres slightly lumpy on inside tread

rear exhaust excessivley rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2012 74,307 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake disc rusty

both rear tyres slightly lumpy on inside tread

rear exhaust excessivley rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 52,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 52,015 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,065 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,836 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 32,836 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 26,300 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
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GY52 FKT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GY52 FKT, 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 GY52 FKT registered?

GY52 FKT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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