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VE02 VCU

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,052 mi
Last recorded192,052 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 VCU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2014 192,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

engine management light//corrosion comps and structure//steering suspension slight

Pass 28 Dec 2013 192,052 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

steering susp slight//eng management light

Pass 16 Jun 2012 189,792 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 189,792 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011

steering and susp slight // tyres // oil leak // b.pads

Fail 6 Oct 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

steering and susp slight // tyres // oil leak // b.pads

Pass 2 Sep 2010

steering and susp slight

Fail 7 Aug 2010

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 168,670 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

steering and susp slight // tyres close to limit // w/screen

Pass 13 Aug 2009 168,670 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres close to limit // w/screen

Pass 5 Aug 2008 162,034 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 158,500 miles

windscreen dameged to limit

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside c/v boot

nearside front tyre

nearside head lamp bulb

offside front seat belt

Fail 22 Aug 2007 158,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside cv boot

nearside front tyre

nearside headlamp bulb

offside front seat belt

windscreen damaged to limit

Pass 23 Aug 2006 154,079 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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VE02 VCU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VE02 VCU, 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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VE02 VCU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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