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SG02 ORC

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,277 mi
Last recorded132,277 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 132,277 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both, Rear coil spring corroded both, Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4

corrosion to floor

sill covers fitted nearside and offside

Fail 25 Jun 2019 132,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all, Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both, Rear coil spring corroded both, Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4

corrosion to floor

sill covers fitted nearside and offside

Pass 10 Apr 2018 128,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both (2.2.C.1d)

metal brake pipes covered in a layer of grease

Fail 10 Apr 2018 128,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both (2.2.C.1d)

metal brake pipes covered in a layer of grease

Pass 18 Apr 2017 127,247 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear upper (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pipes covered in a layer of grease

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 124,699 miles

all bake pipes have been greased

rear exhaust box corroded and weak.

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 124,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all bake pipes have been greased

rear exhaust box corroded and weak.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 123,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes have been greased

exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 123,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake pipes have been greased

exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 121,487 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 119,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake balance

Pass 14 Feb 2012 117,359 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 114,548 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 104,174 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 104,174 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 87,519 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 73,034 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 58,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,086 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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SG02 ORC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ORC, 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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SG02 ORC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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