MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as a result the subframe is rubbing on chassis (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as a result the subframe is rubbing on chassis (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer bush - pin or bearing. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill area (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sidesill area (5.2.6)
offside and nearside sidesills have plastic covers preventing full access of outer sills.
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre rubbing damage to outer sidewall no cords exposed at time of test
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre rubbing damage to outer sidewall no cords exposed at time of test
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
WEAR ON INSIDE EDGE OF REAR TYRES
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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VU02 MHK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VU02 MHK, 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 VU02 MHK registered?
VU02 MHK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 22 March 2002.
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