MOT Status
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92,455 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Corrosion to underbody, coil springs, shocks, exhaust and brake pipes
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
General corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes
General corrosion to suspension, exhaust and brake pipes
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Exhaust heavily corroded and mount broken on rear box
General corrosion to suspension, underbody and brake pipes
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
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)
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)
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
child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts
rear exhaust hanger broken and in poor conditon
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
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)
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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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