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ST02 HYP

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,443 mi
Last recorded201,443 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 HYP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 201,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 201,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 190,908 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front discs worn low

rear discs worn low

rear exhaust corroded

unable to check o/s/f lower swivel due to exssive play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 29 May 2013 190,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front discs worn low

rear discs worn low

rear exhaust corroded

unable to check o/s/f lower swivel due to exssive play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 25 May 2012 168,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

nsf tyre has a large deep cut

nsr parking brake effort slow

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 May 2011 137,858 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 99,883 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 99,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 68,392 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 63,583 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 58,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 52,652 miles

Nearside 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
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ST02 HYP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST02 HYP, 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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ST02 HYP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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