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CV02 HXX

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,191 mi
Last recorded147,191 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 147,191 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured front and rear x4 (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 145,062 miles

All brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection.

Engine management light on

Exhaust heat shield starting to detach.

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 145,062 miles

All brake pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection.

Engine management light on

Exhaust heat shield starting to detach.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,605 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside/offside (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 141,513 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside/offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 133,786 miles

Front indicators starting to dis colour

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Jul 2013 107,933 miles

all brake pipes slightly rusty

rear discs rusty and pads geting low

Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,350 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 102,494 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 98,688 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,615 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 69,392 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 69,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 57,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 57,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 HXX 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 76.5%.

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 CV02 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

CV02 HXX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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