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AF02 HZD

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,241 mi
Last recorded119,241 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HZD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 119,241 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine management light on

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 119,241 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine management light on

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,370 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,370 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 115,453 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 115,453 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 108,625 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 105,171 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 105,167 miles

Braking system leaking Front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 104,985 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 104,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 104,747 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 May 2015 104,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 104,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 103,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 103,685 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 97,405 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 97,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 88,486 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s/f brake disc is badley lipped and corroded. also o/s/f but not as bad as n/s/f

rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,865 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 74,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 67,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 59,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 47,760 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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AF02 HZD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AF02 HZD, 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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AF02 HZD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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