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2970 AC

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,540 mi
Last recorded45,540 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2970 AC
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 45,540 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 39,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 35,592 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 35,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 35,549 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,240 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 35,186 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,048 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 33,760 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 33,760 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2013 33,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,767 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 27,859 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,205 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,317 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,325 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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2970 AC is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 2970 AC, 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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2970 AC is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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