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SN02 PFM

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,328 mi
Last recorded110,328 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 PFM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,328 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,241 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 102,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,278 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 91,277 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 75,159 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,568 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,418 miles

Oil leak

rear tyers wearing uneven

Fail 2 Aug 2010 57,418 miles

Oil leak

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

rear tyers wearing uneven

Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,034 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,465 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 40,465 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 24,819 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 16,786 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 PFM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PFM, 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 PFM registered?

SN02 PFM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is SN02 PFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN02 PFM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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