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DS02 FLL

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

198,648 mi
Last recorded198,648 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 FLL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 198,648 miles

Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated also (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 198,648 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated also (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 193,199 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 185,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 169,844 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 169,844 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 158,286 miles

advise rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 149,401 miles

all tyres starting to crack

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 140,368 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 140,368 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 140,368 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 130,030 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 130,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 120,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 111,198 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in rear suspension bushes

slight play in steering column

Fail 2 Jun 2011 111,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

slight play in rear suspension bushes

slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Jun 2010 98,525 miles

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

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

rear tyres out of shape

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r upper suspension arm bushes

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar droplink

Pass 18 Jun 2009 88,277 miles

deep cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 18 Jun 2009 88,277 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

deep cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,115 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,162 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 51,373 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DS02 FLL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DS02 FLL, 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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DS02 FLL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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