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SK02 OLV

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,202 mi
Last recorded83,202 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 OLV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,202 miles

both front tyres small sidewall cuts (inner side)

nearside rear brake pipe started to corrod

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2017 83,201 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres small sidewall cuts (inner side)

nearside rear brake pipe started to corrod

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,225 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 76,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,536 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 74,763 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,068 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 74,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 73,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,775 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

long travel at handbrake lever.

nearside front brake disc corroded.

offside rear seat belt not fully tested.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 72,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

long travel at handbrake lever.

nearside front brake disc corroded.

offside rear seat belt not fully tested.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,428 miles

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

nearside front brake disc corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 69,428 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front brake disc corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,558 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,920 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 57,975 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 57,975 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres badly worn on edges

both no. plates starting to seperate

Pass 21 May 2007 47,692 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,294 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 OLV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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