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2002 SAAB 9-5
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- Registration FD02BFV
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1985cc
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- Expires 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 141,630 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,012 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,012 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,030 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
7 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 135,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,969 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,101 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear lower inner wheelarches holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,648 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021 5 Jun 202622 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BURST ON FIRST APPLICATION ON BRAKE TEST PREVENTING COMPLETION OF TEST (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested DUE TO BURST BRAKE PIPE (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE
- ENGINE OIL LEAK
- SMALL CHIP IN N/S OD WINDOW SCREEN
- Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN ROTTON
- Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS FROSTED
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,295 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- BACK BOX OF EXHAUST POOR CONDITION BUT NOT BLOWING
- SMALL CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN ON PASSENGER SIDE
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LENS FROSTING OVER BUT STILL HAVE PATTERNS
- Front BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS BOOT POOR CONDITION
27 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,212 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm lowest part of tread (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm lowest part of tread (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,212 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm lowest part of tread (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm lowest part of tread (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,652 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rose bush worn (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both along floor where clips are (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,716 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
- slight play in offside rear wheel bearing
- rear brake discs corroded
- exhaust rear section in poor condition
8 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,112 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2016 5 Jun 20268 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,485 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,485 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
9 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,282 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,414 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,713 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,725 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,685 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,551 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2009 5 Jun 202618 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,734 MI
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FD02BFV was registered on 2002-06-25
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