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BD02 ONG

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,987 mi
Last recorded135,987 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 ONG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 135,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 134,361 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both beam patterns poor

Fail 30 Jul 2015 132,032 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 137,830 miles

front brake pads wearing low

headLAMPS TARNISHING

managment lamp on

rear exhaust corroding

slight play in offside rear suspension bushes

Fail 3 Jul 2014 127,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

headlamps tarnished

managment lamp on

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust corroding

slight play in nearside rear suspension bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,463 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

rear tyres perishing

slight play in offside and nearside rear suspension bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2013 123,457 miles

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

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

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

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

most metal brake pipes corroding

rear tyres perishing

slight play in offside and nearside rear suspension bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2012 116,450 miles

both front tyres wearing low

both rear brakes discs corroding/worn

offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop links slight play

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight play to rear upper suspension arms inner and outer bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2011 112,176 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside & nearside rear suspension arm outer bushes have slight play (boomerang arms)

offside & nearside rear tyres worn low

Fail 10 Jun 2011 112,176 miles

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

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

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

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

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside & nearside rear suspension arm outer bushes have slight play (boomerang arms)

offside & nearside rear tyres worn low

Pass 9 Jul 2010 106,470 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 106,469 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 93,844 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,844 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 79,650 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,288 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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BD02 ONG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc 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 BD02 ONG, 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 BD02 ONG registered?

BD02 ONG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BD02 ONG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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