MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsr bottom suspension bush very slight worn adv
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SN02 SBR safe to buy?
The MOT history for SN02 SBR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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