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SG02 UVV

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,403 mi
Last recorded146,403 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 UVV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 146,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management warning light on.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 146,399 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management warning light on.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 145,044 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded. (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

engine management light on.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 143,291 miles

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

engine crossmember rubber bushes worn.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 143,277 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine crossmember rubber bushes worn.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 137,152 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust backbox deteriorated

sill trims fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2014 137,142 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust backbox deteriorated

sill trims fitted

Pass 3 May 2013 130,716 miles

outer edge of n/s/f brake disc deteriorated.

Fail 2 May 2013 130,716 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

outer edge of n/s/f brake disc deteriorated.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 121,963 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 23 Mar 2011 109,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 97,766 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,479 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,200 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,779 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 60,526 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 UVV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UVV, 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 UVV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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