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WO02 OSB

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,703 mi
Last recorded190,703 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 OSB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 190,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 177,043 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 177,040 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r + n/s/r outer sills corroded + holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached stabiliser play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached o/s/f + n/s/f subframe rear bushes worn + excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 162,297 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 151,478 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 140,022 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 129,513 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 120,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,333 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,791 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,391 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 84,391 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 73,837 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 73,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,120 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 43,378 miles

DIDN'T TEST BOTH OUTER REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILD SEATS !!!!!!

Oil weep from O/S/R of sump. Both lower arm bushes splitting. Bonnet badge loosing colour/finish. Some stone chips on windscreen. Wheel bolts rusty. N/S wiper arm sits lower than it should (touches bulk head cover).

Slight lip on front brake discs and rear disc have rust forming on edges of them.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2006 43,378 miles

DIDN'T TEST BOTH OUTER REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILD SEATS !!!!!!

Oil weep from O/S/R of sump. Both lower arm bushes splitting. Bonnet badge loosing colour/finish. Some stone chips on windscreen. Wheel bolts rusty. N/S wiper arm sits lower than it should (touches bulk head cover).

Slight lip on front brake discs and rear disc have rust forming on edges of them.

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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WO02 OSB is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WO02 OSB, 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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WO02 OSB is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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