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MCZ 1565

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,763 mi
Last recorded134,763 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 1565
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 134,763 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged working but defectively. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath all way including both seals on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 134,763 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged working but defectively. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the box (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath all way including both seals on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 128,330 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 116,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 116,350 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 107,525 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,037 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 89,080 miles

All discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Fail 3 Apr 2018 89,080 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light unit broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,467 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 81,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated BROKEN (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR AT SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEX TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEX TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BOX (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,290 miles

1 of 3 rear exhaust brackets broken but system is still supported

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

front bumper/grill damaged

managment light stays on

Fail 10 Feb 2015 77,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front bumper/grill damaged

managment light stays on

1 of 3 rear exhaust brackets broken but system is still supported

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,727 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,772 miles

both o/s tyres have damage to sidewalls

dash warning lights indicating faults

n/s parking brake low effort

Fail 26 Feb 2013 68,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both o/s tyres have damage to sidewalls

dash warning lights indicating faults

n/s parking brake low effort

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,942 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

n/s parking brake low effort

warning lights on dash indicate a fault

Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light indicates a fault

n/s parking brake low effort

warning lights on dash indicate a fault

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,642 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,369 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,739 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,737 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 38,055 miles

chip in windscreen at offside

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,271 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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MCZ 1565 is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol 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 MCZ 1565, 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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MCZ 1565 is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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