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SL02 DWM

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,594 mi
Last recorded148,594 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 DWM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 148,594 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 138,987 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 138,871 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 132,308 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2010 115,632 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2010 115,632 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2009 106,586 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 95,053 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 85,839 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 75,860 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 75,860 miles

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.

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 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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SL02 DWM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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