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AO02 GDZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,999 mi
Last recorded120,999 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 120,999 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

all front subframe mountings showing signs of wear

ft to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jul 2009 120,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

all front subframe mountings showing signs of wear

ft to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Apr 2008 113,802 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 91,387 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 91,171 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 67,342 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 GDZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AO02 GDZ, 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 GDZ registered?

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

Is AO02 GDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 GDZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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