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MG02 RKG

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,275 mi
Last recorded132,275 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG02 RKG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,275 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 132,270 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 127,623 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 127,623 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 119,681 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 119,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 114,900 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wipers slightly smeary

Fail 7 Mar 2016 114,900 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in n/s rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Wipers slightly smeary

Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,225 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 108,756 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2013 106,150 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 104,483 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 102,218 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 95,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,549 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,073 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,584 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on inner band

Pass 31 Mar 2006 61,875 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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MG02 RKG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MG02 RKG, 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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MG02 RKG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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