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CV02 HXT

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,001 mi
Last recorded116,001 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 116,001 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,981 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

off side front washer not spraying correctly

Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,218 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,580 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 79,580 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,381 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 69,909 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 66,058 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,058 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,527 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,616 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 54,616 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,745 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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CV02 HXT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CV02 HXT, 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 CV02 HXT registered?

CV02 HXT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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