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EX52 XXO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,560 mi
Last recorded140,560 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 XXO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 140,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area (7.1.2)

Oil leak misting on engine ()

engine light on

exhaust boxes peeling layers

Fail 22 Mar 2018 140,559 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak misting on engine ()

engine light on

exhaust boxes peeling layers

Pass 19 Apr 2017 132,991 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box peeling layers

Rear parking brake return springs broken

Fail 18 Apr 2017 132,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box peeling layers

Rear parking brake return springs broken

Pass 28 Apr 2016 123,122 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear exhaust silencer loosing outer skin

both front headlamps deteriorating giving poor image

engine light on

strong advise) both front tyres split on inner sidewalls

Fail 28 Apr 2016 123,122 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust silencer loosing outer skin

both front headlamps deteriorating giving poor image

engine light on

strong advise) both front tyres split on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Apr 2015 112,973 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre inner side-wall damage

rear exshaust box peeling layers

Fail 13 Apr 2015 112,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre inner side-wall damage

rear exshaust box peeling layers

Pass 30 Apr 2014 109,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 rear flexibble brake hose ferrules havve slight corrosion

both front flexible brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion

nearside front fog light damaged

nearside headlamp cleaning device damaged

rear silencer corroded and detoriated

Fail 30 Apr 2014 109,274 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 rear flexibble brake hose ferrules havve slight corrosion

both front flexible brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion

nearside front fog light damaged

nearside headlamp cleaning device damaged

rear silencer corroded and detoriated

Pass 1 May 2013 103,618 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 92,240 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2011 86,588 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2011 86,588 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 84,986 miles

Front index plate damaged,but meeting test criteria;replacement advised

Nearside front position lamp bulb showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria

Nearside wiper blade showing slight deterioration

Offside mirror outer casing damaged,but no sharp edges

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

Rear index plate showing deterioration

Pass 4 Nov 2008 82,200 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 78,584 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers door mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2007 78,584 miles

drivers door mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2006 75,070 miles

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

damage to drivers door mirror casing,but meeting test criteria

stone in nearside rear tyre causing slow puncture.Consult tyre specialist for repair

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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EX52 XXO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EX52 XXO, 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 EX52 XXO registered?

EX52 XXO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is EX52 XXO safe to buy?

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