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ML02 MVG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,505 mi
Last recorded77,505 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 MVG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 77,505 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

battery flat

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,625 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

FUEL LIGHT ON

MIL LIGHT ON INDICATES A FAULT

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

WET TEST

Fail 10 Feb 2020 74,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

FUEL LIGHT ON

MIL LIGHT ON INDICATES A FAULT

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

WET TEST

Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,466 miles

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

Front Lower gearbox mount worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine man light on

Fail 12 Feb 2019 70,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high headlight level adjuster broken on offside front wishbone (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Lower gearbox mount worn

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine man light on

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,558 miles

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)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 69,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 67,438 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 67,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,691 miles

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

both rear tyres have damage to sidewalls

Fail 27 Sep 2013 62,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All four tyres have damage to sidewalls

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

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge (possible tracking fault)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge (possible tracking fault)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 55,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,920 miles

advise both front seat belts frayed.

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly outter edges.

advise both rear tyres perrished.

advise front subframe rear bushes worn.

advise rear exhaust section corroded and outter skin peeling away.

Pass 28 May 2010 42,891 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)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 38,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,389 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,486 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,916 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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ML02 MVG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML02 MVG, 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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ML02 MVG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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