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DU02 OFX

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,670 mi
Last recorded133,670 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 OFX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 133,670 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 133,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear exhaust is deteriating

Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,912 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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 122,912 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 106,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear offside inner shoulder tread is wearing

Fail 24 Oct 2012 106,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear offside inner shoulder tread is wearing

Pass 14 Oct 2011 94,195 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine Managment light is illuminated on instrumental cluster

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner nearside cv boot gaiter is split

front registration plate is damaged but not likely to be misread

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2011 94,189 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine Managment light is illuminated on instrumental cluster

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner nearside cv boot gaiter is split

front registration plate is damaged but not likely to be misread

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 72,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2007 57,084 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 57,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 49,695 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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DU02 OFX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DU02 OFX, 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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DU02 OFX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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