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SG02 UXM

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,190 mi
Last recorded140,190 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 140,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rerar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 135,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion on discs appears to have been stood

tested in wet conditions

Fail 3 Feb 2015 135,889 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion on discs appears to have been stood

tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Dec 2013 132,330 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pipes greased.

nearside font inner cv boot is perishing borderline.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 129,228 miles

brake pipes greased.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 125,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 121,310 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condition of rear brake discs worn nearing limit

serface corrossion on both front to rear brake pipes in houseing clips

Pass 16 Dec 2009 116,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 109,024 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 97,608 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 89,475 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 74,688 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 UXM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UXM, 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 UXM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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