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DU02 ZCF

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,598 mi
Last recorded124,598 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ZCF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 124,598 miles

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

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

Oil leak

standing corrosion on brake discs

Pass 10 Jul 2012 112,119 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,948 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 94,948 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,541 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear discs slightly pitted.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 91,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear discs slightly pitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 85,991 miles

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

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

both rear discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2008 80,002 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 79,965 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,284 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 74,244 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,964 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 ZCF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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