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PY02 GZV

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,604 mi
Last recorded192,604 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 GZV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 192,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill covers fitted (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 186,728 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 174,747 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 174,747 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 174,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sills covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 170,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight lenses getting cloudy

both rear top suspension arms getting corroded

exhaust rear box getting corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully check sills,slight corrosion is visible through covers

Fail 1 Sep 2014 170,985 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight lenses getting cloudy

both rear top suspension arms getting corroded

exhaust rear box getting corroded

sill covers fitted unable to fully check sills,slight corrosion is visible through covers

Pass 5 Jul 2013 163,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 151,079 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 141,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 131,764 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 120,764 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 108,106 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 108,106 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,103 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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PY02 GZV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY02 GZV, 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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PY02 GZV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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