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DS 7147

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,434 mi
Last recorded74,434 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 7147
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 74,434 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 74,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 73,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,366 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,457 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,460 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 66,307 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,174 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 60,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 57,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 51,706 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,734 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,606 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,374 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,636 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 32,415 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,726 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,870 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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DS 7147 is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 DS 7147, 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 DS 7147 registered?

DS 7147 is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is DS 7147 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 7147 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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