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BD51 UKE

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,477 mi
Last recorded70,477 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 70,476 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 62,203 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2009 62,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,043 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 57,041 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,542 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,004 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 UKE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BD51 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

BD51 UKE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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