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VF02 OAX

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,370 mi
Last recorded108,370 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 OAX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,370 miles

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)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 108,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 103,717 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES SCRATCHED/SCUFFED.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2.00MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 1.8 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AS MARKED FOR I.D. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 98,995 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AS MARKED FOR I.D. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,983 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,307 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 85,556 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and age related cracking to tread

Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,900 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn in inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 76,285 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,631 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 54,662 miles

both n/s tyres worn on side wall

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,603 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 45,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2006 36,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/S/R tyre 2-3mm treard. Rear wiper blade split.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 36,662 miles

O/S/R tyre 2-3mm treard. Rear wiper blade split.

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

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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VF02 OAX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VF02 OAX, 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 VF02 OAX registered?

VF02 OAX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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The MOT history for VF02 OAX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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