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PK51 GGP

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,882 mi
Last recorded90,882 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 GGP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,882 miles

NSF TYRE WALL DAMAGED BUT NOT THROUGH TO THE CORDS

REAR SUSPENSION APPEARS LOW BUT IS NOT DOWN ONTO THE REBOUND RUBBERS

Fail 7 Oct 2016 90,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

NSF TYRE WALL DAMAGED BUT NOT THROUGH TO THE CORDS

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

REAR SUSPENSION APPEARS LOW BUT IS NOT DOWN ONTO THE REBOUND RUBBERS

Pass 10 Dec 2015 89,459 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,001 miles

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

Emmissions High

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyre Wall Slight Damage NSR and NSF

Various Slight Oil Leaks

Fail 7 Oct 2014 87,001 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Emmissions High

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyre Wall Slight Damage NSR and NSF

Various Slight Oil Leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2013 84,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight damage to NSR Tyre wall

Fail 24 Oct 2013 84,163 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight damage to NSR Tyre wall

Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,694 miles

BRAKE FLUID BELOW MAX/MIN.CENTRE AND REAR SILENCER OUTER SKINS SPLITTING BADLY + SLIGHT BLOW. FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 75,658 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,658 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 71,479 miles

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

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH LEAKING.AUTO BOX COOLER PIPES LEAKING OIL.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 66,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,079 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 55,740 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,906 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 39,748 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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PK51 GGP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK51 GGP, 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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PK51 GGP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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