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SW02 OWG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,829 mi
Last recorded96,829 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 OWG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 96,829 miles

power steering pump noisey, possibly incorrect fluid in system

Fail 2 May 2017 96,829 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

power steering pump noisey, possibly incorrect fluid in system

Pass 7 May 2016 92,752 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,793 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 70,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear exhaust tailbox corroded/deteriorated

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,505 miles

front no.plate cracked

front tyres on wear indicators

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre has slight wear on inner shoulder

Fail 15 Mar 2012 66,505 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no.plate cracked

front tyres on wear indicators

n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre has slight wear on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Mar 2011 60,360 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 60,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,190 miles

front no.plate cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2010 54,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front no.plate cracked

o/s/f wiper end split

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,434 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 47,434 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,476 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED SLIGHTLY.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,262 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,274 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 OWG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWG, 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 SW02 OWG registered?

SW02 OWG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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