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DE02 TNX

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,335 mi
Last recorded150,335 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 TNX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 150,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 150,300 miles

PLAY IN FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES.

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/REAR ARM BUSHES.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 150,300 miles

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

PLAY IN FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES.

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/REAR ARM BUSHES.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 150,228 miles

unable to open rear doors from out side ,rear door handles remove permenently. (rear seats removed at time of test)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 150,228 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

unable to open rear doors from out side ,rear door handles remove permenently. (rear seats removed at time of test)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 149,965 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 135,024 miles

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

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

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

back box deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2012 121,682 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 117,786 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 111,321 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 103,472 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 103,472 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 91,753 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 78,672 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 65,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 56,493 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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DE02 TNX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black 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 DE02 TNX, 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 DE02 TNX registered?

DE02 TNX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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