CarVerify

Free Car Check

VA02 UUG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,765 mi
Last recorded142,765 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 UUG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 142,765 miles

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

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

back box corroded

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 138,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silenser outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 138,137 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear silenser outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 132,381 miles

Exhaust rear silenser outer skin corroded.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 132,381 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust rear silenser outer skin corroded.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 127,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 122,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2010 114,006 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fliud level to high

centre rear seatbelt buckle casing broken but buckle still functions

Pass 18 May 2009 98,121 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 82,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,341 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted(sills not seen)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,942 miles

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

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VA02 UUG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA02 UUG, 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

How do I check the history of VA02 UUG?

You can check the full history of VA02 UUG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VA02 UUG registered?

VA02 UUG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is VA02 UUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 UUG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA02 UUG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VA02 UUG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.