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DG52 OVP

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,286 mi
Last recorded93,286 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 OVP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 93,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre has cracks on sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,704 miles

engine water leak ?water pump

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2013 90,704 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

engine water leak ?water pump

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2012 87,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to deterate on outer walls

Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,100 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Fail 6 Jan 2011 85,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2010 82,877 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 79,553 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 76,322 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack an perrish

Fail 3 Jan 2008 76,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack an perrish

Pass 2 Jan 2007 72,138 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 72,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2006 67,171 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 62,321 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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DG52 OVP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG52 OVP, 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 DG52 OVP registered?

DG52 OVP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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