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MH02 CFD

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,064 mi
Last recorded105,064 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 CFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 105,064 miles

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

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

advise : rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 105,064 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

advise : rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2017 98,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,201 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 92,934 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 92,934 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 89,207 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,721 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,897 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,371 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 73,371 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,832 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 62,192 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,620 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,005 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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MH02 CFD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MH02 CFD, 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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MH02 CFD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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