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CV02 TNK

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

152,540 mi
Last recorded152,540 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 TNK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 152,540 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slow drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 152,540 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slow drip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 152,191 miles

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

nearside rear inner wheelarch corroded

offside rear chassis leg corroded and holed

Pass 30 May 2019 151,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg holed and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 151,500 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear chassis leg holed and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 151,497 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded and holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 148,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded with hole

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot floor corroded and inner side panels

engine oil leak

side skirts fitted at time of test

unable to see top coil springs for inspection

Fail 14 Nov 2017 148,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded with hole

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot floor corroded and inner side panels

engine oil leak

side skirts fitted at time of test

unable to see top coil springs for inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2016

oil leak on engine

travel in hand brake

Fail 16 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

travel in hand brake

Pass 7 Dec 2015 139,133 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 139,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 132,331 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 132,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 127,439 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 120,739 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre's worn on inner edge

wiper's worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,273 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake disc's worn

Fail 19 Nov 2011 108,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc's worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 99,809 miles

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Fail 11 Dec 2010 99,809 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 24 Nov 2009 89,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 89,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 83,905 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 72,726 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,047 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 51,998 miles

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 TNK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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