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SL02 HTT

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,737 mi
Last recorded181,737 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 HTT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 181,737 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 170,433 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 157,155 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 157,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 149,947 miles

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

Water in offside front indicator lens

Fail 24 Jun 2014 149,946 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Water in offside front indicator lens

Pass 7 Jun 2013 134,413 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 134,413 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 121,895 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 121,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 113,267 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 106,846 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 100,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 91,660 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 83,656 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 83,656 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,913 miles

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

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 HTT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HTT, 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 HTT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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