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SN02 NSW

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

223,906 mi
Last recorded223,906 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 NSW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 223,906 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 216,646 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

general corrosion under car.

slight cut in O/S/F tyre.

Pass 24 Aug 2020 208,851 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres low on tread.

rear brakes worn

Fail 24 Aug 2020 208,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres low on tread.

rear brakes worn

Pass 27 Aug 2019 201,994 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 201,969 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 189,844 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 185,079 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 185,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 176,891 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2016 176,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 168,558 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2014 160,205 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

center and rear exhaust box slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

rear coil springs slightly corroded and delaminated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 149,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

front to rear break pipes covered with cooper grease

osr tyre close to limits

rear exhaust carroded outer cover

Pass 18 Jul 2012 141,048 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 141,048 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre & rear exhaust deteriorated

sills covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2011 130,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 130,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 122,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 110,517 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 96,850 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,024 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 82,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,105 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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SN02 NSW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SN02 NSW, 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 SN02 NSW registered?

SN02 NSW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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