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DG52 OVS

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,125 mi
Last recorded46,125 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 OVS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2025 46,125 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 45,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 44,404 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,125 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,520 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 41,153 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,035 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 37,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,645 miles

exhaust back box rusted light rust underbody componets

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,965 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,594 miles

nsf tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,907 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,795 miles

both frount wipers splitting at ends 2 24in

Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,676 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,212 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,186 miles

small oil leak from turbo

Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,249 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 12,975 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 OVS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DG52 OVS, 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

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What year was DG52 OVS registered?

DG52 OVS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is DG52 OVS safe to buy?

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