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MK02 HTJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,508 mi
Last recorded125,508 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 HTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 125,508 miles

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

Approx 3mm left on rear brake pads

Front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,077 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 114,077 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

N/S/R and both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 107,734 miles

front tyres perrished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 101,632 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 101,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 94,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,767 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,783 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 75,062 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 HTJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

MK02 HTJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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