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A7 URW

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,342 mi
Last recorded38,342 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 URW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 38,342 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 38,100 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 38,100 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 37,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 36,852 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 36,225 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 36,207 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive acrh (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,318 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,448 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,399 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 30,014 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 28,250 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 26,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,280 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,935 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,681 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,246 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,459 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,840 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,753 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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A7 URW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc 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 A7 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 A7 URW registered?

A7 URW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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