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HF51 VSG

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,033 mi
Last recorded101,033 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 VSG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 101,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 101,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp inner loose in casing (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,421 miles

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

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

o/s/f foglamp broken.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 97,421 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f foglamp broken.

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,292 miles

o/s headlamp lens in poor condition

o/s/f fog lamp broken,

Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,679 miles

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

nearside front body damage

offside handbrake return spring broken

offside spotlight broken

Pass 30 Dec 2010 79,048 miles

handbrake spring broken offside

nylon sleeve cracked on nearside handbrake cable

offside spotlight broken

Pass 16 Dec 2009 71,128 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 61,345 miles

o/s/f indicator and wing repeater lamp turning white

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Dec 2007 53,294 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2006 45,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HF51 VSG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HF51 VSG, 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 HF51 VSG registered?

HF51 VSG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is HF51 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 VSG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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