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MK02 BMZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

199,765 mi
Last recorded199,765 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 BMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 199,765 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 196,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 190,965 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 189,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 188,941 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 186,417 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 184,972 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 184,121 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 182,026 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 180,435 miles

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

slight travel at handbrake lever

Pass 23 Nov 2010 177,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 175,140 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 146,501 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 146,501 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 141,607 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 141,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 126,572 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 126,512 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 104,556 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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MK02 BMZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MK02 BMZ, 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 BMZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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