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CU51 PBV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,031 mi
Last recorded116,031 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 PBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 113,295 miles

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 4 Feb 2013 101,373 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 95,406 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 84,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,480 miles

O/S/R indicator bulb showing slight white light

Oil leak from rear of engine

Passenger wiper blade split

Signs of N/S/R outer brake pad braking up

Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,318 miles

front brake pads approx 80% worn.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,318 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake pads approx 80% worn.

Fail 15 Jan 2007 39,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

rear registration plate discolouring

Pass 15 Jan 2007 39,005 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate discolouring

Pass 21 Jan 2006 30,848 miles

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

rear number plate starting to seperate {pass-advise}, o/s/r tyre feathered on outer tread {advise}.

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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CU51 PBV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CU51 PBV, 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 CU51 PBV registered?

CU51 PBV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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The MOT history for CU51 PBV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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