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B12 BAA

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,405 mi
Last recorded173,405 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 BAA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2014 173,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 173,405 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 165,997 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 165,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 160,556 miles

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

Oil leak

rearbox deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2011 149,955 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 128,973 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s parking brake weaker

Fail 13 Nov 2010 128,518 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s parking brake weaker

Pass 30 Nov 2009 104,138 miles

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

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 30 Nov 2009 104,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2008 86,191 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 78,770 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 72,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 65,403 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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B12 BAA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B12 BAA, 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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B12 BAA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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