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SY02 SUF

2002 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,149 mi
Last recorded94,149 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 SUF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,149 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 94,134 miles

Rear Braking system leaking Pipe burst on RBT, in front of fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules On both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,456 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 85,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,813 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,182 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust detriorated full length

unable to inspect brake pipes by fuel tank

Fail 15 Apr 2014 65,180 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 53,955 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 49,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,290 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,404 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 48,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,217 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,920 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,666 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,925 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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SY02 SUF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 1,985cc 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 SY02 SUF, 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 SY02 SUF registered?

SY02 SUF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is SY02 SUF safe to buy?

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