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SG02 UTF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

178,324 mi
Last recorded178,324 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 UTF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 May 2021 178,324 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 173,816 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 173,815 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 168,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 162,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2018 162,169 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 155,845 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 28 Mar 2017 155,845 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT HALF OF O/S FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 14 Mar 2016 148,901 miles

HEADLIGHT LENSES DULL

Pass 25 Mar 2015 143,741 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear fuel pipe connection damp

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 25 Mar 2015 143,740 miles

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

rear fuel pipe connection damp

rear tyres slightly perished

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 137,582 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear tyres cracking within tread pattern

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 137,582 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear tyres cracking within tread pattern

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2013 131,343 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 131,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster obviously defective (3.5.1m)

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster obviously defective (3.5.1m)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 125,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 118,717 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 118,717 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 111,464 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 101,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wiper rubbers splitting

Fail 1 Mar 2008 94,296 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front cv boot inner clip broken

Pass 1 Mar 2008 94,296 miles

nearside front cv boot inner clip broken

Pass 17 Mar 2007 83,972 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 82,869 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 71,384 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 UTF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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