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VU02 MKM

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

183,800 mi
Last recorded183,800 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 MKM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 183,800 miles

showing signs of corrision all around rear

Pass 28 Jul 2021 182,702 miles

both rear shocker showing signs of corrision

fuel tank strap showing signs of corrision

Pass 29 Jun 2020 181,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 179,068 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 179,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 176,499 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 174,646 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 171,472 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 167,463 miles

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

back box in poor condition

engine breather hose perished

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2015 167,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

back box in poor condition

engine breather hose perished

engine oil leak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 157,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 149,172 miles

Coolant leak

Front wiperblades ends split.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 138,627 miles

Front Brake disc(s) wearing thin.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 138,618 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) wearing thin.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 128,776 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 128,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 118,375 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 106,651 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 99,692 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 89,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 79,294 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 MKM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU02 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

VU02 MKM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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