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HV02 VUF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,322 mi
Last recorded144,322 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 VUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 144,322 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 144,322 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 142,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 142,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 136,647 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 130,043 miles

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 30 Dec 2016 122,840 miles

Offside Front to rear brake pipe at rear rusting

Pass 21 Nov 2015 115,494 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 110,502 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 106,600 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,600 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,608 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 100,157 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre side wall not down to cord

Pitting and corrosion to rear brake disc's

Pitting to front brake disc's

Plastic covers over both body sills

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion to inner wings under bonnet

Pass 15 Oct 2010 94,867 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,342 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 62,633 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 55,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,418 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
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HV02 VUF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUF, 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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HV02 VUF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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