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HV02 WMZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,033 mi
Last recorded149,033 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 WMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 149,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component's have surface corrosion

Engine oil leak but not excessive, dripping on catalyst

Fail 25 Sep 2020 149,033 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component's have surface corrosion

Engine oil leak but not excessive, dripping on catalyst

Pass 15 Mar 2019 145,461 miles

Corrosion to body and suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 145,451 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to body and suspension components

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 144,434 miles

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

Nearside outer front constant velocity joint gaiter has slight leak of grease from inner clip

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 143,255 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 143,255 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 141,774 miles

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box very rusted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

small split in wiper blades

Pass 18 Mar 2015 140,421 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box very rusted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 139,483 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 138,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower suspension arms getting rusty

rear exhaust deteriorating

suspension springs getting rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2013 138,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front lower suspension arms getting rusty

rear exhaust deteriorating

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2012 136,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 124,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 110,068 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front headlamp condensated

Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,582 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,499 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 65,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,000 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f discs becoming slightly waisted

slight oil leak on gearbox

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 WMZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

HV02 WMZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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