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VE02 VCZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,834 mi
Last recorded212,834 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 VCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 212,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 1 May 2019 212,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 16 Mar 2018 201,088 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 201,028 miles

Central Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothside (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Central Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 189,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 178,186 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 177,870 miles

Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened N S R (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 166,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 166,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 155,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 143,606 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 131,626 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 119,267 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 119,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 112,579 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 105,756 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 95,953 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 85,179 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 70,305 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2005 70,305 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split.

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 VCZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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