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HJ02 UDO

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,690 mi
Last recorded175,690 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 UDO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 175,690 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 1 Dec 2015 165,942 miles

Oil leak

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near side rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 165,931 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Near side rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 157,519 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

rear Registration plate loose but not insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2013 148,525 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine tell tale on

exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 148,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine tell tale on

exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2012 137,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2011 128,674 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 128,674 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 118,110 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 118,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 106,492 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 106,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 95,236 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,831 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 80,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,258 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 65,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HJ02 UDO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HJ02 UDO, 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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HJ02 UDO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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