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M8 UTP

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

210,596 mi
Last recorded210,596 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 UTP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 210,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underguards fitted to front of car

Fail 20 Apr 2026 210,573 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underguards fitted to front of car

Pass 6 May 2025 202,187 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose strap badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

chip in center of screen

underguards fitted to front of car

Fail 23 Apr 2025 202,161 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose strap badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underguards fitted to front of car

Pass 8 May 2024 196,768 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 196,768 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 189,861 miles

Front near & offside side lights have LED bulbs fitted

Tow Ball electrical socket has been removed

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near & offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Fail 2 May 2023 189,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Towbar attachment insecure electrical socket bracket (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system marked yellow (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Fowling on chassis & rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front near & offside side lights have LED bulbs fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near & offside outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 184,628 miles

Nearside Rear Very slight play from wheel

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills at time of test

Trailer 16pin electrical socket bracket corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2022 184,603 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Very slight play from wheel

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills at time of test

Trailer 16pin electrical socket bracket corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 177,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 177,574 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 170,729 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 170,729 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps not working replaced bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 160,925 miles

Offside rear upper outer suspension arm has slight corrosion

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 150,423 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 144,338 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 136,217 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 129,583 miles

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2013 129,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 125,308 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 125,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 117,592 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake return spring missing

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 105,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 93,285 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 93,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 80,172 miles

blue bulbs fitted to no. plate lamps

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2008 80,172 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

blue bulbs fitted to no. plate lamps

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2007 68,196 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 54,855 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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M8 UTP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 M8 UTP, 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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M8 UTP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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