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AF02 HZG

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

92,455 mi
Last recorded92,455 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HZG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 92,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Fail 9 Feb 2026 92,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,675 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EML

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underside, suspension, exhaust

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox, Damp around NSF driveshaft/ Hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 85,675 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

EML

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underside, suspension, exhaust

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox, Damp around NSF driveshaft/ Hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,719 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s/f suspension/hub conponents damp/possible leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides splitting through tread 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2024 80,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spits to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to underbody, exhaust, suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s/f suspension/hub conponents damp/possible leak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides splitting through tread 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Various engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 15 Feb 2023 78,095 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspension, shock absorbers, exhaust and brakes

Engine ecu fault light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and splitting through tread 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

N/s/f suspension covered in oil/grease

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Various engine gearbox oil leaks

Pass 17 Feb 2022 75,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 75,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 71,129 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 71,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Both N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox Heavily Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 71,094 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 66,644 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 66,644 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 66,216 miles

Corrosion to underbody, coil springs, shocks, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 23 Jan 2019 66,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Corrosion to underbody, coil springs, shocks, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,702 miles

General corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 6 Feb 2018 65,702 miles

General corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,265 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded and mount broken on rear box

General corrosion to suspension, underbody and brake pipes

Fail 31 Jan 2017 64,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heavily corroded and mount broken on rear box

General corrosion to suspension, underbody and brake pipes

Rear tyres heavily cracked and splitting through tread and sidewalls

Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,629 miles

1 of 3 exhaust rear box hanging brackets broken off box

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass starting to affect beam image (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Tyre pressure very low/flat

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass starting to affect beam image (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 60,400 miles

1 of 3 rear box hangging brackets broken off box

ALL 4 Tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhausts rear boxes outer skin corroded & split

Front brake discs worn/lipped

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,480 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

rear exhaust hanger broken and in poor conditon

Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,326 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,860 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,752 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,963 miles

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

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

front wiper blades x2 split

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,672 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,816 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,664 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 24,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 HZG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HZG, 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 HZG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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