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HV02 WMK

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,683 mi
Last recorded154,683 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 WMK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2025 154,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel tank insecure Support straps damaged (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Chassis member at exhaust box badly corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated badly (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 147,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 147,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 147,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/lower inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill/lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2022 140,564 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 127,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 127,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 113,760 miles

diesel filter damp

front sub frame corroded

nearside poor beam image

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,177 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 97,174 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,998 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 84,251 miles

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

Fuel pipe(s) corroded

Offside Front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight rumble

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating and front bracket broken

Fail 5 May 2016 84,251 miles

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

Fuel pipe(s) corroded

Offside Front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight rumble

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating and front bracket broken

Pass 20 May 2015 78,945 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

Slight rumble in the offside rear wheel bearing

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 78,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside front brake binding slightly

Slight rumble in the offside rear wheel bearing

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 70,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,483 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,269 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,589 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,366 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 38,952 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,897 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,206 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,804 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 WMK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WMK, 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 WMK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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