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SG02 UPA

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,183 mi
Last recorded132,183 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 UPA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 132,183 miles

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

nearside front disc in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2010 124,050 miles

front discs worn

rear box corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2010 124,050 miles

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

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

front discs worn

rear box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 111,509 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 91,654 miles

front subframe,n/s/o/s/r mounting bushs weak and limited life.

o/s/f antiroll bar vertical link advance wear.

Fail 15 Aug 2007 74,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 74,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,066 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 57,066 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 UPA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

SG02 UPA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is SG02 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG02 UPA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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