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MK02 BDY

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,709 mi
Last recorded101,709 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 BDY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,709 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steel suspension components corroded

both rear shock absorbers showing corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2020 101,674 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring and shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER / SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steel suspension components corroded

both rear shock absorbers showing corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,074 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside reversing light not working

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all steel suspension components showing corrosion

parking brake travel little reserve travel

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,088 miles

Brake bulb warning light on, but all working

Corrosion along floors at rear ( holed just outwith prescribed areas )

Handbrake return springs missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing in hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Quite a lot of oil around engine

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 97,075 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release lock inoperative (5.2.5a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All 6 bushes badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake bulb warning light on, but all working

Corrosion along floors at rear ( holed just outwith prescribed areas )

Handbrake return springs missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing in hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Quite a lot of oil around engine

Rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,773 miles

Both Nearside rear hub bushes slightly worn

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Floor corroded and small hole at Nearside rear

Offside Front brake pads slightly loose in caliper

Offside rear upper hub bush slightly worn

Quite a bit of corrosion along suspension components

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 6 front (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 91,771 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both Nearside rear hub bushes slightly worn

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Floor corroded and small hole at Nearside rear

Offside Front brake pads slightly loose in caliper

Offside rear upper hub bush slightly worn

Quite a bit of corrosion along suspension components

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All 6 front (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower outer o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

both front strut spring pans showing corrosion

exhaust system showing corrosion

petrol tank support straps showing corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,559 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

exhaust system showing corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing lower outer o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

both front strut spring pans showing corrosion

petrol tank support straps showing corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect

Fail 17 Feb 2015 84,337 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,231 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust in poor condition corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2014 82,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust in poor condition corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,564 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

undertray insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2013 80,564 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust in poor condition

undertray insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 76,013 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,960 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 59,958 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,354 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,615 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 44,615 miles

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

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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MK02 BDY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MK02 BDY, 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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MK02 BDY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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