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DS02 FZO

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,961 mi
Last recorded139,961 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 FZO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 139,961 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WINGS DAMAGED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 139,937 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WINGS DAMAGED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

OIL LEAKS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 134,812 miles

COOLANT LEAK

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED (NOT BLOWING )

Pass 8 May 2015 125,748 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 125,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 120,433 miles

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise both front seat belts frayed.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 113,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise exhaust system corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 113,922 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

advise both front headlight lenses faded.

advise exhaust system corroded.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,584 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust tail pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,194 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 91,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,462 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/side and o/side front tyre treads wareing low.

Fail 23 Mar 2006 61,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/side and o/side front tyre treads wareing low.

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 FZO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FZO, 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 DS02 FZO registered?

DS02 FZO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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