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SG02 UVE

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,092 mi
Last recorded88,092 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,092 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 88,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 1.6 mm is the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,515 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 72,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,500 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX ONE MOUNTING MISSING EXHAUST SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 55,500 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX ONE MOUNTING MISSING EXHAUST SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,384 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,433 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,697 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 35,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,756 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,173 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,433 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 26,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 UVE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG02 UVE registered?

SG02 UVE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is SG02 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG02 UVE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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