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SL02 DWG

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

118,134 mi
Last recorded118,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 DWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 118,134 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 116,484 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 114,482 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to burst exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 112,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 109,400 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surfaces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle fitted with outer sill skirts which prevent the inspection of outer sills

Fail 12 May 2022 109,369 miles

Brake performance not tested parking brake due to condition of cable (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged corroded and strands broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 107,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with outer sill side skirts which prevent the inspection of sills

Fail 17 May 2021 107,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle fitted with outer sill side skirts which prevent the inspection of sills

Pass 14 May 2020 106,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with outer sill covers which prevent their inspection

Pass 23 May 2019 102,274 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 102,272 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 98,884 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 98,883 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 94,513 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 94,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged drive ring (3.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 86,970 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 86,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 83,929 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 78,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2014 78,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 67,464 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 67,464 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 66,034 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 62,697 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 62,697 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 49,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,209 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,581 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 26,285 miles

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,737 miles

N/S REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING ON OUTER WALL

VERRY SLIGHT DAMAGE TO D/SEAT BELT

Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,448 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer wall

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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SL02 DWG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 SL02 DWG, 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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SL02 DWG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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