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DG02 UCV

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,398 mi
Last recorded160,398 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 UCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 160,398 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2020 160,389 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2018 151,104 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust back box delaminating

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2018 151,104 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust back box delaminating

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2017 141,336 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back-box outer skin de-laminating

Pass 7 Nov 2016 130,884 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,039 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 110,997 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 100,804 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 92,056 miles

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

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

backbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,394 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,127 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,126 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 63,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,035 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 54,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 42,005 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 30,771 miles

front number plate slight clouding and damage

Pass 19 Oct 2005 19,459 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DG02 UCV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc 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 DG02 UCV, 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 DG02 UCV registered?

DG02 UCV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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