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DF02 DVV

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,547 mi
Last recorded119,547 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 DVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 119,547 miles

both front anti roll bar linkages slight play

Pass 12 Jan 2012 114,760 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 114,759 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 110,152 miles

both front anti roll bar linkage slight play

brake discs poor front-rear

Pass 4 Jan 2010 105,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 105,819 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 98,330 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,466 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,334 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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DF02 DVV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF02 DVV, 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 DF02 DVV registered?

DF02 DVV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is DF02 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 DVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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