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FY02 HDO

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,410 mi
Last recorded222,410 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 HDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 222,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eng mgt light on

osf mcpherson strut top mount worn

Fail 6 Mar 2013 222,406 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

eng mgt light on

osf mcpherson strut top mount worn

Pass 16 Dec 2011 204,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2010 193,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank mountings corroded

tyre inner edges wearing thin

Fail 8 Dec 2010 193,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank mountings corroded

tyre inner edges wearing thin

Pass 17 Dec 2009 175,075 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deep cut but not showing cords

Pass 3 Dec 2008 148,002 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 148,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 122,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 98,231 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge , worn very heavily ..recommend new tyre soon

rear exhaust box heavily corroded ..outer casing starting to break up

Fail 14 Nov 2006 98,231 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge , worn very heavily ..recommend new tyre soon

rear exhaust box heavily corroded ..outer casing starting to break up

Pass 9 Dec 2005 71,092 miles

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

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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FY02 HDO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol 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 FY02 HDO, 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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FY02 HDO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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