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DN02 HJA

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,387 mi
Last recorded144,387 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 HJA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 144,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S & N/S front tyres wearing uneven

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2014 144,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S & N/S front tyres wearing uneven

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 121,811 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 121,811 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2011 100,923 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 100,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 95,411 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,776 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 81,934 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 81,934 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 73,562 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 58,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 46,574 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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DN02 HJA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DN02 HJA, 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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DN02 HJA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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