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DU02 ZBJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,120 mi
Last recorded141,120 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ZBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 141,120 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 May 2015 141,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 135,980 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 130,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2012 122,405 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 122,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 103,810 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 103,861 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 82,631 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 82,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,758 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,777 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 36,777 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

noise on engine when starting

Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,963 miles

rh wiper blade starting to split(slightly)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,677 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 19,483 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 ZBJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZBJ, 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 DU02 ZBJ registered?

DU02 ZBJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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