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SG02 OPV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,065 mi
Last recorded117,065 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 OPV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 117,065 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 112,922 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 112,922 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ext. system getting rusty in places

fuel tank retaining straps rusting

general oil leaks around engine aera

general wear on discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f fog light damaged and not working

o/s/f seat covering wearing

o/s/f susp. sensor broken

power steering metal pipes rusting

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 11 Mar 2013 110,663 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 110,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 106,117 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 106,117 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,611 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 99,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 88,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 88,989 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 59,498 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 59,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear no plate water marked

Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,029 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 36,029 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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SG02 OPV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 SG02 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG02 OPV registered?

SG02 OPV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is SG02 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG02 OPV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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