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AF02 GAX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,673 mi
Last recorded147,673 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 GAX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2014 147,673 miles

Both rear tyres have worn inner edges

Engine management light on

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

NSF tyre has a worn outer edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 147,673 miles

Both rear tyres have worn inner edges

Engine management light on

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

NSF tyre has a worn outer edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 125,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 125,871 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2013 118,031 miles

o/s front clip missing from caliper

Fail 30 May 2013 118,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s front clip missing from caliper

Pass 26 Jul 2012 113,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 111,344 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 111,344 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 105,127 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 105,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 97,317 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 89,898 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 89,898 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,503 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 65,853 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 59,890 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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AF02 GAX 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 64.7%.

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 AF02 GAX, 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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AF02 GAX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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