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DG52 OWR

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,365 mi
Last recorded136,365 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 OWR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 136,365 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 136,365 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

offside rear outer sidelamp not working

Fail 25 Apr 2016 134,191 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both side rear floorpans (5.2.6)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

offside rear outer sidelamp not working

timing chain noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,261 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 101,383 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 101,347 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cuts to o/s/r tyre tread

exhaust back box badly corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 89,254 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,349 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 83,257 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 83,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 77,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 76,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 70,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 67,210 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 63,706 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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DG52 OWR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG52 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

DG52 OWR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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