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MK02 BFA

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,425 mi
Last recorded105,425 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 BFA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,425 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 May 2014 89,553 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded and bracket broken

Pass 3 May 2013 80,989 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 80,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,451 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 73,451 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 67,258 miles

plastic sill cover

rear exhaust box corroded

both front seat belts slight fraying

hand brake application slight uneven

n/s/r o/s/r inner brake pads wearing low

slight damage on door mirror n/s/f

Pass 18 May 2010 62,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

handbrake application slightly uneven

plastic covering arches and sills

slight marks on rear seat belts on webbing

Fail 19 May 2009 56,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering arches and sills

slight notchy steering when checked on static test

tyre size 215/55r16

Pass 19 May 2009 56,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

plastic covering arches and sills

slight notchy steering when checked on static test

tyre size 215/55r16

Pass 28 May 2008 51,499 miles

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

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

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

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

advise plastic covering underside of wheel arches

plastic coverings sills

tyre size 215/55r16

Pass 16 May 2007 47,673 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 45,169 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 45,169 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 BFA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BFA, 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 BFA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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