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A6 URW

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,120 mi
Last recorded47,120 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 URW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 47,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 46,829 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 46,829 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 45,342 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 45,342 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 44,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,415 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 41,710 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,845 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,623 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 31,612 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,373 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 26,959 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,760 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,349 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,097 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,682 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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A6 URW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A6 URW, 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 A6 URW registered?

A6 URW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is A6 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 URW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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