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BD51 UKC

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,856 mi
Last recorded178,856 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UKC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 178,856 miles

undertrays and sillcovers titted at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2019 173,471 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 169,410 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 169,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 165,343 miles

brake fluid low

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 160,641 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 160,641 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 156,248 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 156,118 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 155,111 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 153,243 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 151,395 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 143,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 139,336 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 139,336 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 135,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 135,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 127,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 118,015 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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BD51 UKC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD51 UKC, 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 BD51 UKC registered?

BD51 UKC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is BD51 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 UKC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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