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SG02 UWZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,258 mi
Last recorded146,258 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 146,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to wear markers

advise o/s/r park very low and should be checked

advise small nicks on the o/s/f inner and outer cv boots

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2015 146,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise o/s/f n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to wear markers

advise o/s/r park very low and should be checked

advise small nicks on the o/s/f inner and outer cv boots

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 21 May 2014 138,169 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded at back box,and front flexi

Fail 20 May 2014 138,138 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded at back box,and front flexi

Pass 21 May 2013 130,256 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 121,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 112,441 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 104,529 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 104,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 92,602 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 92,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,066 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 58,716 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,479 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 UWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

SG02 UWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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