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FB02 OHZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,037 mi
Last recorded135,037 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 OHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 135,037 miles

2 Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Centre and rear exhaust heat shelds loose

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAK...

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 135,027 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre bush marked yellow behind inner wheel arch (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre bush marked yellow behind inner wheel arch (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

2 Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Centre and rear exhaust heat shelds loose

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded (1.7.5a)

OIL LEAK...

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,131 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 121,865 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 109,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 109,221 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Air box insecure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside cv boot insecure but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,768 miles

cover sills fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2011 82,821 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 82,821 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 76,194 miles

Front number plate delaminating but readable

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 76,189 miles

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

Front number plate delaminating but readable

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 70,654 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 64,514 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,989 miles

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

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 OHZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FB02 OHZ, 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 OHZ registered?

FB02 OHZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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