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BD02 HAE

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,188 mi
Last recorded154,188 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 HAE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 154,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also coated in compound (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also coated in compound (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to register

Fail 10 Sep 2018 154,061 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested oil cap missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 146,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement covered in sealant / no movement at time of test (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front door mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush covered in sealant / no movement at time of test (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 146,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rearmost bush/ pin / large nut insecure/ excess movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe at front floor pan clip/ and at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front mirror glass damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 135,145 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 135,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 128,149 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 30 Sep 2015 128,137 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Oct 2014 116,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 107,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 107,301 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2012 97,679 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 97,679 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 93,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 86,131 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 77,626 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 73,971 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,497 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,850 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 50,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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BD02 HAE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD02 HAE, 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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BD02 HAE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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