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FB02 OCS

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,297 mi
Last recorded136,297 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 OCS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 136,297 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 134,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 134,795 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 131,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 123,448 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 109,303 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 103,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 96,835 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 91,478 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 79,889 miles

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

drivers rear tyre has puncture

Pass 18 Jan 2008 79,889 miles

drivers rear tyre has puncture

Pass 27 Jan 2007 70,451 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 61,473 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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FB02 OCS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FB02 OCS, 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 FB02 OCS registered?

FB02 OCS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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