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EX52 XXY

2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,181 mi
Last recorded152,181 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 XXY
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Tid
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 152,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 126,954 miles

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 16 Jul 2014 126,954 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 8 Jul 2013 113,123 miles

Oil leak

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

accident damage nearside

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 17 Apr 2012 98,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 98,878 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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,460 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 86,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise that there are several smallish stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,084 miles

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

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

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 6 May 2009 67,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 56,196 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,683 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Tid?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
10,679
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Registration plate lamp not working 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 12
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 12
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EX52 XXY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 Vector Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX52 XXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX52 XXY registered?

EX52 XXY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is EX52 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 XXY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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