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SG02 ORF

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,002 mi
Last recorded77,002 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 ORF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

both front upper strut bearings slightly rough.

Fail 8 Feb 2013 76,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

both front upper strut bearings slightly rough.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 56,691 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 56,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,313 miles

engine management light on

front number plate defecting

Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,313 miles

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

engine management light on

front number plate defecting

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,005 miles

no spare wheel

unable to view front or rear brake disc inner faces

Pass 13 Mar 2007 38,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,319 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 ORF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ORF, 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 SG02 ORF registered?

SG02 ORF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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The MOT history for SG02 ORF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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