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MH02 PYL

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

175,092 mi
Last recorded175,092 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 PYL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 175,092 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 172,180 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 168,466 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 165,012 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 161,720 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 161,719 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 160,713 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 154,814 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 146,913 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 136,200 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 126,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 24 May 2013 126,796 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 8 May 2012 115,618 miles

cable return springs required.handbrake.

rear exhaust corroded ,

Fail 8 May 2012 115,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

cable return springs required.handbrake.

rear exhaust corroded ,

Pass 27 May 2011 103,805 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 103,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 95,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 89,272 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 22 May 2008 83,795 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 69,812 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 56,505 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 PYL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MH02 PYL, 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 PYL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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