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VU02 MHK

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,612 mi
Last recorded185,612 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 MHK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2017 185,612 miles

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.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 183,036 miles

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 183,021 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 179,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 174,766 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 174,766 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 164,129 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 164,129 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 151,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 136,448 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 130,067 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)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 130,067 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 114,201 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 93,823 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 70,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,821 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,540 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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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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