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SW02 OEM

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,101 mi
Last recorded57,101 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 OEM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 57,101 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s wing mirror loose

Pass 25 May 2012 48,540 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

R/H DOOR MIRROR SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

R/H/F SEATBELT FLUFFING SLIGHTLY AT EDGES.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

SOME ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

SOME MARKS AT BODY.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,918 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 40,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

EXHAUST TAIL SECTION CORRODED.

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK.

SLIGHT SCORE AT WINDSCREEN.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,336 miles

advise scratches on windscreen

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

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

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

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

advise nearside front and nearside rear tyres outer side walls worn

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,866 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,907 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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SW02 OEM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SW02 OEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW02 OEM registered?

SW02 OEM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is SW02 OEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 OEM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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