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ML02 MVZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,185 mi
Last recorded71,185 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 MVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,185 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 71,184 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,636 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,455 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 46,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

offside track rod end,shank short,& on just locked by nylock.

offside track rod new,& different to nearside,with lots of thread showing

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,636 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,888 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 MVZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

ML02 MVZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is ML02 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML02 MVZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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