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BL02 UDU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,529 mi
Last recorded176,529 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 UDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 176,529 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

mil lamp on

rear exhaust rusted

wear in rear suspension joints(just passed test)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 176,366 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

mil lamp on

rear exhaust rusted

wear in rear suspension joints(just passed test)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 165,710 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rusted but not blowing

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

wear in both rear suspension bushes-just passed test

Fail 29 Nov 2013 165,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rusted but not blowing

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

rear brake pads worn and just passed test.rear brake discs worn

wear in both rear suspension bushes-just passed test

Pass 29 Nov 2012 151,579 miles

Back Box Outer Skin Corodded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 151,579 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Back Box Outer Skin Corodded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 140,152 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 140,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 125,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 107,684 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,314 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,057 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 72,057 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 58,655 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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BL02 UDU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BL02 UDU, 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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BL02 UDU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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