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BP51 HWN

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,849 mi
Last recorded87,849 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 HWN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 87,849 miles

oil leak

rear number plate

Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,440 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 83,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Park brake low reading. May require repair or adjustment.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 83,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Park brake low reading. May require repair or adjustment.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 76,850 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 76,848 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 74,930 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 71,011 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 71,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam high beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,631 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,855 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,444 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,651 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,371 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,606 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight seperation

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 46,831 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,478 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,516 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 37,414 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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BP51 HWN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BP51 HWN, 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 BP51 HWN registered?

BP51 HWN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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