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SG02 UUK

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,903 mi
Last recorded148,903 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 148,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 148,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 143,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 135,239 miles

Both outter sills have covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Aug 2014 135,239 miles

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

Both outter sills have covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2013 123,280 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 123,280 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 113,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 106,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 98,451 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 98,451 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 89,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 77,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,521 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 63,672 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,177 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 UUK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UUK, 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 UUK registered?

SG02 UUK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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