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BD51 UKX

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,145 mi
Last recorded167,145 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 UKX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 167,145 miles

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

Engine idle speed slightly high

Engine management light illuminated

Front tyres wearing low on tread, inner edge

Oil leak, engine area

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & offside outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 167,145 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine idle speed slightly high

Engine management light illuminated

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

Front tyres wearing low on tread, inner edge

Nearside Wiper slightly smearing screen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak, engine area

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & offside outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 155,202 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front headlamp level sensor on o/s/f suspension temp repaired (awaiting new unit )

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 155,198 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management light illuminated

Front tyres balding on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 135,521 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 135,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Offside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edges

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,497 miles

Front wipers starting to split

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Stone chip in windscreen.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 117,395 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

stone chip in screen

Pass 8 Aug 2013 98,729 miles

offside front seat belt side stitching worn,advise renewing

offside front tyre down to 2mm

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,216 miles

near side rear tyre on 1.6mm(215/55/16)

offside rear tyre near the limit

rear box outer skin corroded

slight fraying of side stitching of offside front seat belt

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,907 miles

corrosion on floorpan at offside rear drain hole

nearside rear tyre on the limit and indented on sidewalls,advise renewing(215/55/16)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,613 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

lower front engine mount worn

Fail 7 Jul 2010 76,140 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

off side front seat belt,side stitching becoming fluffy

slight inbalance of front brakes

stone chip in windscreen

tickover erratic

Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,094 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 62,691 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,609 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 51,343 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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BD51 UKX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

BD51 UKX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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