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AF02 HZS

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,684 mi
Last recorded125,684 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HZS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 125,684 miles

225/45/17 X 4

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT DISCS WORN-PODOT

OIL LEAK

OSF DROP LINK

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/13

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Pass 6 Jul 2012 117,331 miles

225/45/17 X 4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRED-30/6/12

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER RATTLE INTERNALLY

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SEVERE OIL LEAK

Fail 5 Jul 2012 117,331 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

225/45/17 X 4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRED-30/6/12

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HEAT SHIELD CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER RATTLE INTERNALLY

SERVICE?==CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

SEVERE OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Jun 2011 107,618 miles

225/45/17 X4

NSR PB READING SLIGHTLY LOW-FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED

OIL LEAK

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

PBT-PODOT

REAR B/PADS-MONITOR

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-30/6/11

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 107,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

fr and rear disc,s worn

fr tyre,s worn on shoulder (both)

rear tyre o/s worn on shoulder

slight corrosion front and rear suspension unites,chassi,fuel tank straps

slight corrosion on rear coil springs both

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,338 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 86,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,483 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 61,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,026 miles

Nearside Front 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 HZS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF02 HZS, 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 AF02 HZS registered?

AF02 HZS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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