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SK02 OJR

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,119 mi
Last recorded109,119 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 OJR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 109,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 109,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 95,657 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 95,653 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,031 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 81,021 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split pipe leaking (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexie pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust rubber missing at back box

Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 76,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,217 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 69,217 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,336 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 60,306 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 60,306 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn towards limit

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,370 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 57,370 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,344 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 34,095 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,135 miles

both n/s tyres perished & cracking on outer sidewalls

front number plate slightly discolored

Pass 10 Mar 2006 22,803 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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SK02 OJR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SK02 OJR, 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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SK02 OJR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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