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M80 BOW

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,057 mi
Last recorded124,057 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 BOW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 124,057 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 120,672 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 118,148 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 116,442 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 114,052 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 111,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 111,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 98,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,048 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 94,955 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 141,208 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 134,255 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 129,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 129,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 118,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 110,977 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 110,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 97,731 miles

front wiperblades split

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s wing mirror cracked

oil leak around sump area - unable to pinpoint source

Fail 21 May 2010 97,728 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front wiperblades split

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s wing mirror cracked

oil leak around sump area - unable to pinpoint source

Pass 15 Apr 2009 87,201 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 78,124 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 68,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 62,968 miles

front brake imbalance high(21%)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 40,644 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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M80 BOW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M80 BOW, 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 M80 BOW registered?

M80 BOW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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