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DS02 HLU

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,680 mi
Last recorded117,680 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 HLU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 117,680 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

play in n/s & o/s rear suspension arm top bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2012 116,284 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Apr 2011 113,502 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2011 113,497 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 105,836 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 92,151 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 92,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,399 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 61,396 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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 44,970 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 HLU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS02 HLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS02 HLU registered?

DS02 HLU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is DS02 HLU safe to buy?

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