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WO02 OZP

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,438 mi
Last recorded192,438 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 OZP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 192,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 20 Apr 2013 184,219 miles

Engine rattle

Headlamps deteriorated reducing beam images

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cut

Play detected offside steering rack arm

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2013 184,219 miles

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

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

Engine rattle

Headlamps deteriorated reducing beam images

Offside front tyre inner sidewall cut

Play detected offside steering rack arm

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 174,407 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 174,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

ADVISE TRACKING DOING

Pass 19 Apr 2011 163,651 miles

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 152,131 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 132,659 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 132,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2007 118,829 miles

.... strong advise both rear tyres wearing on outer section check often

Pass 6 Apr 2006 102,474 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 102,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to check all rear seat belts because of excessive load in rear

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 OZP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WO02 OZP, 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 OZP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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