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SN02 SBR

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,566 mi
Last recorded166,566 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 SBR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2014 166,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 139,187 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 138,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 123,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 123,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 110,375 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 96,759 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,111 miles

nsr bottom suspension bush very slight worn adv

Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,190 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,846 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 40,532 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 SBR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel 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 SN02 SBR, 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 SBR registered?

SN02 SBR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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