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ML02 MVS

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

173,597 mi
Last recorded173,597 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 MVS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 173,597 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 170,533 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 166,270 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 166,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 163,587 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 6 Jan 2014 155,104 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 146,079 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 135,605 miles

n/s door mirror glass insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2011 124,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 109,512 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,572 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 60,339 miles

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2005 46,859 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 MVS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ML02 MVS, 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 ML02 MVS registered?

ML02 MVS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

Is ML02 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML02 MVS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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