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DG02 VBA

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,032 mi
Last recorded89,032 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 VBA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

heat sheild loose

Fail 1 Jun 2021 89,006 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

heat sheild loose

Pass 1 Jun 2020 82,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside main line pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 82,888 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside main line pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 77,850 miles

rear silencer corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main line pipes & offside front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main line pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 72,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main line pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,965 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,230 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 60,612 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2012 48,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,620 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,677 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 43,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,244 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 35,025 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 35,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,103 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,157 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,137 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and rear tyre side wall scuffed

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 20,083 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,635 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)

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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 VBA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DG02 VBA, 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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DG02 VBA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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