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SW02 UVR

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,458 mi
Last recorded110,458 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 UVR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,458 miles

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

advise corrosion on sub frame and front suspension components

advise exhaust corroded

advise front headlights deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 109,603 miles

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

advise both front headlights deterioted but not affecting pattern or image

advise slight play o/s/r suspension

Pass 19 Feb 2014 106,241 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 106,241 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 8 May 2013 102,164 miles

advise rear silencer box outer skin corroded

advise rear wiper blade torn

Fail 8 May 2013 102,164 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise rear silencer box outer skin corroded

advise rear wiper blade torn

Pass 8 May 2012 94,799 miles

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

advise centre box and rear box exhaust outer skin corroded

advise front tyres 205/50/16 advise rear tyres 225/45/16

advise offside front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 7 May 2012 94,757 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise centre box and rear box exhaust outer skin corroded

advise offside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 17 May 2011 84,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 78,919 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 61,795 miles

both rear anti-roll bar D-bushes worn

engine sump damp

exhaust system slight corroded

nearside rear tyre low tread and perished

power steering fluid tank damp

rear brake discs surface corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 14 May 2009 61,795 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

power steering fluid tank damp

rear brake discs surface corroded

rear wiper torn

tacking noise at engine

both front brake discs surface corroded

both rear anti-roll bar D-bushes worn

engine sump damp

exhaust system slight corroded

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre low tread and perished

Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,766 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 61,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all four brake disc,s corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,604 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 UVR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

SW02 UVR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is SW02 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW02 UVR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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