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SR02 MWE

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,586 mi
Last recorded151,586 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 MWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 151,586 miles

both front and rear brake discs and pads worn

both front tyre treads worn

exhaust system corroded

offside front seatbelt frayed slightly

slight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

slight oil leak around engine

Pass 21 Feb 2012 133,389 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

complete exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

handbrake travel getting high

nearside and offside front tyres showing signs of wear on edges

nearside front driving lamp showing signs of condensation

nearside front windscreen washer jet showing signs of deterioration

signs of slight tensioner noise from offside engine area ?

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 25 Feb 2011 108,884 miles

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres on 4mm

top missing of windscreen washer tank

Fail 24 Feb 2011 108,882 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

rear tyres on 4mm

top missing of windscreen washer tank

Pass 1 Mar 2010 83,182 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,855 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 44,285 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 44,285 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,615 miles

both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorated

rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,758 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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SR02 MWE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWE, 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 MWE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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