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SN02 PHL

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,835 mi
Last recorded207,835 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 PHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 207,835 miles

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

Oil leak ()

b/pipes coated in grease (all)

vehicle undersealed (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 207,796 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm to hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake pipes coated in grease (all)

vehicle undersealed (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 191,460 miles

headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 172,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 172,194 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 150,097 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 150,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 124,737 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,996 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 104,996 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,966 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 86,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 67,146 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 45,633 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,743 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PHL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol 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 SN02 PHL, 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 PHL registered?

SN02 PHL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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