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NA02 SWK

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,777 mi
Last recorded127,777 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA02 SWK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,777 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 118,338 miles

both head lamp glass slightly discoulered

both rear indicater bulbs slightly discoulered

engine oil leak

n/s front indicater bulb slightly discoulered

n/s front tyre wall slightly damaged

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play on o/s rear suspension top bush

Pass 24 Mar 2011 110,473 miles

Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2011 110,471 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 103,255 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 102,541 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 88,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 88,353 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 65,260 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 65,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 Feb 2006 47,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 47,802 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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NA02 SWK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NA02 SWK, 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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NA02 SWK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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