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DU02 WOD

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,761 mi
Last recorded195,761 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 WOD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2023 195,761 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 189,971 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 184,341 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Ride level sensor detached

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 179,356 miles

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

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 179,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 176,654 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 176,653 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 173,044 miles

Central Front Sound deadening material not fully secure front exhaust box heat shields not secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen on nearside front centre section got stone chip marks.

Rear Upper Sound deadening material not fully secure rear exhaust box heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 169,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 164,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 159,812 miles

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

both nearside and offside front outer sill areas are slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 159,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both nearside and offside front outer sill areas are slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 153,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 144,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 135,510 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 125,206 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 115,500 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 106,489 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 94,219 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 94,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 83,854 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 72,954 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 72,954 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 WOD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WOD, 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 WOD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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