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BD02 RHJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,576 mi
Last recorded139,576 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 RHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 139,576 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 139,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 123,984 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 123,984 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 112,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 112,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 104,103 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 95,146 miles

both front wiper blades are badly split

nsf tyre worn low inner edge of tread

small chips/cracks in screen

Pass 19 Dec 2005 86,642 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 RHJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BD02 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

BD02 RHJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is BD02 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 RHJ shows 9 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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