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HV02 WMP

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,894 mi
Last recorded167,894 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 WMP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 167,894 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 167,894 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 153,291 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 153,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 145,773 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 145,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine vibration (covers)

front offside tyre has inside and outside edge wear 225/45/zr17

rear nearside tyre has inside edge wear and nailed twice

Pass 24 Feb 2010 139,106 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 139,106 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front number plate damaged

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel

rear brakes noisey on handbrake application

rear wiper torn

Pass 27 Feb 2009 129,313 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

some judder on front brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2008 112,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 89,153 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 71,647 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine managament light staying on

Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,647 miles

engine managament light staying on

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 WMP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

HV02 WMP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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