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DG52 TXK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,806 mi
Last recorded129,806 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 129,806 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

m/l on

Fail 26 May 2015 129,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake discs rusty

m/l on

Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,454 miles

engine managment lamp displayed

front n/s o/s brake pads inner low

n/s o/s rear brake discs rusted

underbody and outer sills plastic trim fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2014 112,453 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine managment lamp displayed

front n/s o/s brake pads inner low

n/s o/s rear brake discs rusted

underbody and outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 102,714 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 102,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,921 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 90,844 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,560 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 58,957 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,638 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,123 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 TXK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

DG52 TXK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is DG52 TXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 TXK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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