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VU02 OXB

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,721 mi
Last recorded128,721 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 OXB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 128,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 118,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 110,309 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 23 Apr 2013 110,309 miles

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

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 100,412 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,204 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 82,204 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 67,732 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,580 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 40,990 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,990 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,553 miles

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

slight edge ware on near side front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,114 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 OXB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OXB, 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 OXB registered?

VU02 OXB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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