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SR02 HVK

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,309 mi
Last recorded94,309 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 HVK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,309 miles

Front headlamp lens deteriorated but image still visable

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and offside hanger broken but system still supported

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2016 89,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,687 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust corroded and middle section

Fail 19 Aug 2013 79,687 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust corroded and middle section

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,317 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,703 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracking at tread advise replacement

offside front tyre badly cracking at tread advise replacement

slight sweat from nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,480 miles

offside front tyre cracking at tread

offside rear tyre cracking at tread

sweat from nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Aug 2008 64,005 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,299 miles

slight travel at handbrake lever

Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,119 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 53,656 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 53,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SR02 HVK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SR02 HVK, 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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SR02 HVK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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