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SG02 UUD

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,370 mi
Last recorded194,370 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 194,370 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 181,062 miles

Centre exhaust blowing slightly.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on.

Fluid residue at power steering pipe at offside of steering rack.

Plastic sill trims fitted to nearside and offside not allowing full inspection of sills.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 181,062 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre exhaust blowing slightly.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on.

Fluid residue at power steering pipe at offside of steering rack.

Plastic sill trims fitted to nearside and offside not allowing full inspection of sills.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 171,146 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 165,892 miles

plastic covers on sills

Fail 28 Jul 2014 165,549 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 16 Aug 2013 160,830 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 154,982 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 154,982 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 137,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 137,875 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 124,842 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 108,654 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 90,534 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 90,534 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,856 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 May 2006 54,178 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 UUD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UUD, 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 UUD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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