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DG52 TXL

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,201 mi
Last recorded193,201 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 193,201 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 193,201 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded spring broken (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded spring broken (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 185,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassic leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 179,248 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear chassis corrosion

Nearside fuel tank support strap corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear chassis corrosion

Offside fuel tank support strap deteriorating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear anti roll bar close to rear subframe

engine managment light on

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2016 179,248 miles

Offside Fuel tank insecure fuel tank support strap incomplete (7.2.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear chassis corrosion

Nearside fuel tank support strap corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear chassis corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear anti roll bar close to rear subframe

engine managment light on

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2015 171,396 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear n/s and o/s rear chassis corrosion

exhaust system, deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2014 160,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2014 160,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 151,276 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 139,727 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2011 130,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 121,134 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 108,973 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 108,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 97,230 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 97,099 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 87,154 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,540 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 78,540 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TXL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TXL, 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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DG52 TXL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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