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DG52 OVZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 OVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2014

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 168,279 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 143,585 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 124,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 106,841 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 88,789 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 68,408 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 59,572 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 45,918 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS AND LOWER ENGINE BAY HAS A PLASTIC TRIM FITTED

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 OVZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

DG52 OVZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is DG52 OVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 OVZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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