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SV02 GUW

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,731 mi
Last recorded167,731 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 GUW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 167,731 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 161,792 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 155,252 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 142,440 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 132,519 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 132,470 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and Nearside rear tyres out of shape.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 122,210 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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SV02 GUW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SV02 GUW, 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 SV02 GUW registered?

SV02 GUW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is SV02 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV02 GUW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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