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DU02 ZBV

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,040 mi
Last recorded130,040 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ZBV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 130,040 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front fog lamp broken and not working

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 123,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 123,936 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 117,035 miles

gearbox and engine both seem to have quite heavy oil leaks

n/s door mirror glass is damaged but visability is ok

nsf tyre is ON LIMITS

rear tyres are going out of shape on inner edges

Fail 8 May 2014 117,035 miles

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

gearbox and engine both seem to have quite heavy oil leaks

n/s door mirror glass is damaged but visability is ok

nsf tyre is ON LIMITS

rear tyres are going out of shape on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 112,864 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 108,158 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 105,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both handbrake return springs off

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel just within limits

Fail 16 Apr 2011 105,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both handbrake return springs off

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel just within limits

Pass 26 Apr 2010 101,533 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 101,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 98,652 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 95,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 87,248 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 87,248 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 134,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high park brake travel

Pass 25 Apr 2006 134,515 miles

Advise high park brake lever travel

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZBV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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