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SF02 ZTR

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,312 mi
Last recorded146,312 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 ZTR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 146,312 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 138,971 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 128,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 1/4 pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 1/4 pipe (3.6.B.2c)

cuts on inner wall of both rear tyres

exhaust condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

general underbody condition

n/s/f abs ring broken

Fail 22 Jun 2016 128,507 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 1/4 pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 1/4 pipe (3.6.B.2c)

cuts on inner wall of both rear tyres

exhaust condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

general underbody condition

n/s/f abs ring broken

Pass 27 Nov 2014 123,555 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 123,555 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2013 112,388 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,200 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2012 96,070 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 90,512 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 90,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 85,029 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,347 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 68,759 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 59,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,809 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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SF02 ZTR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SF02 ZTR, 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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SF02 ZTR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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