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DF52 CSO

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,130 mi
Last recorded133,130 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 CSO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 133,130 miles

exhaust poor condition

nearside cv gaiter perished

Pass 15 Dec 2012 126,378 miles

rear exhaust corroded and mount broken

Pass 15 Dec 2011 117,110 miles

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

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

engine managment light on dash

rear bracket on silencer missing but still secure by two other brackets

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2010 108,900 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 97,981 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 97,981 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 84,244 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 84,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 72,318 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 72,293 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,116 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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DF52 CSO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF52 CSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF52 CSO?

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What year was DF52 CSO registered?

DF52 CSO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is DF52 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 CSO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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