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HJ52 XOW

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,921 mi
Last recorded98,921 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 XOW
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,921 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,294 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 95,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 92,163 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 92,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,190 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,073 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,559 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside front seatbelt slow to retracked

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,777 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
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HJ52 XOW is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJ52 XOW, 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 HJ52 XOW registered?

HJ52 XOW is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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The MOT history for HJ52 XOW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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