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A8 URW

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,461 mi
Last recorded39,461 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 URW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 39,461 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 39,355 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 39,355 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 38,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 37,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 36,710 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 35,695 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 34,142 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,885 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,850 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 28,159 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 28,159 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 26,106 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,013 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,943 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,067 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,958 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 15,958 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,476 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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A8 URW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 A8 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 A8 URW registered?

A8 URW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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