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CV02 TLY

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,923 mi
Last recorded144,923 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 TLY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 144,923 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 144,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 141,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 141,155 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 134,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 133,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 129,364 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 129,363 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 111,062 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,283 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 93,754 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PLASTIC COVERS ON OUTER SILLS,UNABLE TO INSPECT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,145 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 67,246 miles

o/s inner drive shaft gaitor slight leak

Fail 5 May 2011 67,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s inner drive shaft gaitor slight leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 61,655 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2009 46,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,939 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,396 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 29,087 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 TLY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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