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MK02 HRP

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,117 mi
Last recorded125,117 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 HRP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 125,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight surface corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension items

Fail 12 Feb 2018 125,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight surface corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension items

Pass 6 Mar 2017 122,831 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Door (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 122,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust corroded

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

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Door (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,936 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,215 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2015 116,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,035 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 107,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

all brake pipes have surfcae corrosion

oil leak?

rear hubs, upper support bearings/bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,178 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 103,178 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,037 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 92,136 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 92,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,283 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 76,022 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 76,022 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 66,712 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,453 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,200 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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MK02 HRP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HRP, 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 HRP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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