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AO02 GCX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,671 mi
Last recorded177,671 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GCX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 177,671 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 162,677 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 162,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 148,331 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 134,364 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 118,777 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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AO02 GCX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO02 GCX, 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 AO02 GCX registered?

AO02 GCX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AO02 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 GCX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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