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EX02 SFU

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,348 mi
Last recorded151,348 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SFU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 151,348 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 151,346 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 137,242 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2013 131,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chips in screen close to limits

rear exhaust outer cover comming away

Fail 15 May 2013 131,663 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

chips in screen close to limits

rear exhaust outer cover comming away

Pass 17 May 2012 124,125 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 117,852 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 112,708 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 103,257 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 101,167 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2007 94,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 94,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2006 88,838 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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EX02 SFU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX02 SFU, 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 EX02 SFU registered?

EX02 SFU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 March 2002.

Is EX02 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 SFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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