MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to carry out brake test due to condition of front suspension
unable to carry out emmisions test due to condition of exhaust
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to carry out brake test due to condition of front suspension
unable to carry out emmisions test due to condition of exhaust
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / TYRES WEARING UNEVEN 225 / 45 / 17 W
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BACK BOX HEAVLY CORRODED / OUTER CASING BECOMING WEAK / SPLITTING / FLAKING / WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT AT LATER DATE
SEVERE OIL LEAK ON ENGINE / ALL COMPONANTS COVERED IN OIL / ADVISE TO STEAM CLEAN DOWN AND FURTHER INSPECT AND RECTIFY
UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL; SURFACE CORROSION
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
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SL02 DWM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 DWM, 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 SL02 DWM registered?
SL02 DWM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.
Is SL02 DWM safe to buy?
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