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DS02 HFW

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,244 mi
Last recorded95,244 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 HFW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 95,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat excessively corroded (flaking away when assessed) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps excessively corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,700 miles

Eml light on

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear centre seat belt slow to retract

fuel tank straps rusty

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2017 83,666 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Warning light on (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Eml light on

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear centre seat belt slow to retract

fuel tank straps rusty

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,378 miles

Exhaust flex in poor condition.

Exhaust system rusty.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 73,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust flex in poor condition.

Exhaust system rusty.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,794 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,527 miles

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,252 miles

n/s/r handbrake spring broken

n/s/r tyre split on inner side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,283 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 42,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,907 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,662 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 34,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight bulge on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,536 miles

slight bulge on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,667 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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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DS02 HFW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver 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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

DS02 HFW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is DS02 HFW safe to buy?

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