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DE51 HTO

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,705 mi
Last recorded148,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 HTO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 148,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 143,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 140,019 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 May 2018 137,736 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body mount end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body mount end (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2018 137,736 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body mount end (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement body mount end (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2017 132,815 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2017 132,814 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust clamp loose/rusted thru

Pass 1 Apr 2016 120,636 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 114,191 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 107,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,448 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 91,397 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 80,665 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre has deep cuts in the inside of the tyre wall.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 74,928 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 74,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 67,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 67,754 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,794 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 48,699 miles

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

n/s windscreen has extremely large crack

Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,699 miles

n/s windscreen has extremely large crack

Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,496 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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DE51 HTO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE51 HTO, 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 DE51 HTO registered?

DE51 HTO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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