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CV02 HXR

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,207 mi
Last recorded164,207 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 HXR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 164,207 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear suspension joints slight play

rear reg plate deteriorating

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2016 164,207 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear suspension joints slight play

rear reg plate deteriorating

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 157,002 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 157,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,183 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 148,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 141,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 133,427 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 133,427 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 123,357 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 113,896 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2010 113,804 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,337 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2008 96,105 miles

Oil leak

advise front and rear number plates delaminating

advise hole in n.s.f headlight

advise cut too n.s.f tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2008 96,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

advise front and rear number plates delaminating

advise hole in n.s.f headlight

advise cut too n.s.f tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2007 79,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,074 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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CV02 HXR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV02 HXR, 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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CV02 HXR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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