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HV02 USU

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,756 mi
Last recorded79,756 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 USU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,756 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,243 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 71,243 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 64,424 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 64,424 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,079 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 57,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,765 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,749 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 47,591 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 47,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,881 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 41,881 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,177 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,242 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 38,236 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,936 miles

cracks in front screen

damage to n/s/f bumper

no plates deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,164 miles

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

front bumper scratched

handbrake travel long

Fail 17 Mar 2008 35,164 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

front bumper scratched

handbrake travel long

Pass 31 Mar 2007 31,825 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,972 miles

Front 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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HV02 USU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HV02 USU, 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 HV02 USU registered?

HV02 USU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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