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HJ02 UEA

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,509 mi
Last recorded129,509 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 UEA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 129,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower have play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper and lower have play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 129,495 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 126,543 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 124,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 120,857 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 107,063 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 107,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 95,977 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 95,962 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,151 miles

both rear brake discs showing signs of wear

front pads appear to be wearing low

nearside front outer tyre wall showing signs of damage

offside front outer tyre treads worn and nearing legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,024 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 70,024 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 59,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 59,453 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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HJ02 UEA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HJ02 UEA, 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 UEA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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