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SG02 USB

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,400 mi
Last recorded147,400 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 USB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 147,400 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 139,823 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 139,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 124,234 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 124,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 110,955 miles

Check engine lamp illuminated

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 110,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Check engine lamp illuminated

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,771 miles

both front brake disc worn

rear silencer unwrapped

Fail 17 Apr 2009 92,771 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake disc worn

rear silencer unwrapped

Pass 17 Apr 2008 79,583 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 66,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bothside sills plastic covers not alowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2006 51,640 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 50,060 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 50,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SG02 USB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 USB, 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 USB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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