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ML02 MVW

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,450 mi
Last recorded157,450 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 MVW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2021 157,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both side saddle bushes excessive side to side play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Under body has general surface corrossion

Pass 19 Dec 2019 152,568 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 149,014 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 144,395 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 139,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 133,201 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 126,510 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner raised edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner raised edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 126,510 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner raised edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner raised edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,955 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust slighly corroded

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 116,635 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 105,423 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 105,423 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 92,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,201 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 55,745 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 MVW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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