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CV02 HXU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,638 mi
Last recorded141,638 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 HXU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 141,638 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 141,638 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 125,815 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 120,493 miles

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear upper hub bushes have slight play in them

Pass 29 Jul 2014 112,958 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 112,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed,

Pass 26 Jul 2013 108,772 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 108,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 103,443 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 103,443 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 97,813 miles

o/s handbrake grabing on

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2010 87,415 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 78,330 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 66,922 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 57,374 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 46,571 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 46,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 HXU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

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

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