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SG02 UWJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

185,050 mi
Last recorded185,050 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 185,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 185,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 59,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper rose joints (2.4.G.2)

cracks /splits in n/s/r tyre no visible ply

Pass 8 Aug 2015 169,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2015 169,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,899 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 148,118 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 127,574 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 120,990 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 113,310 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,550 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 88,445 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 88,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,752 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 76,752 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,748 miles

O/S/R Wheel slightly stiff in rotation.

Fail 29 Mar 2007 60,748 miles

O/S/R Wheel slightly stiff in rotation.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,333 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 UWJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

SG02 UWJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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