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DG52 TXA

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,752 mi
Last recorded166,752 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 TXA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 166,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 164,312 miles

Advise slight oil leak

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 157,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrded on outer skin (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 151,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 151,531 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 143,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 143,770 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 137,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 129,752 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 121,075 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 109,663 miles

Centre Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 109,663 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 101,771 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 101,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 93,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 83,985 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 64,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 62,502 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TXA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

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

Is DG52 TXA safe to buy?

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