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VU02 ZBO

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,107 mi
Last recorded145,107 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 ZBO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 145,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 145,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 132,553 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 132,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2020 125,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 125,150 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,641 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 121,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 118,195 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

engine management light's on

offside rear lamp has slight play

Fail 8 Feb 2018 118,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

engine management light's on

offside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

offside rear lamp has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,784 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside ()

Oil leak ()

offside rear lamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2016 112,925 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 105,978 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 105,978 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 103,893 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 101,229 miles

Centre & Rear Exhaust Sections Corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 Jan 2011 98,774 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 98,774 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 97,496 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low on middle

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise movement in near side rear top suspension bush

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2010 97,495 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres wearing low on middle

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise movement in near side rear top suspension bush

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 94,669 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 94,667 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,014 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 78,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 78,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 64,933 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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VU02 ZBO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZBO, 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 ZBO registered?

VU02 ZBO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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