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DG02 VBJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,036 mi
Last recorded124,036 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 VBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 124,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on offside rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorating

rear tyres worn thin on edges of tread

Pass 28 Apr 2017 118,752 miles

rear tyres worn / deteriorating on inside and outer edges

Fail 28 Apr 2017 118,751 miles

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

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

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN / DETERIORATED ON INSIDE AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,471 miles

Front seat belts frayed

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 107,663 miles

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

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

no oil rerading on dipstick - 2 litres added

rear exhaust bsilencer deteriorating

Pass 2 May 2014 102,201 miles

NO OIL READING ON DIPSTICK [LITRE ADDED]

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR [ HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING]

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 2 May 2014 102,201 miles

NO OIL READING ON DIPSTICK [LITRE ADDED]

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INSIDE AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR [ HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATING]

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2013 96,281 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges and perish

headlight lenses deteriorated [starting to affect beam image]

Fail 1 May 2013 96,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on outer edges and perish

headlight lenses deteriorated [starting to affect beam image]

oil leve low

Pass 1 May 2012 89,946 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 84,549 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front seat belts have slight fluffing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 790,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 70,558 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,094 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,126 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 45,149 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 39,216 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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DG02 VBJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

DG02 VBJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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