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MK02 HRX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,795 mi
Last recorded90,795 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 HRX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,795 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 90,795 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,297 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 79,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 79,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 66,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2011 66,899 miles

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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,234 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking and edgy

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,643 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 59,643 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,459 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,704 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 36,691 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 HRX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HRX, 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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What year was MK02 HRX registered?

MK02 HRX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is MK02 HRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK02 HRX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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