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HJ52 ZVU

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,695 mi
Last recorded131,695 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 ZVU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 131,695 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 131,528 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 131,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 128,884 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,668 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 125,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 125,202 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 125,202 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 124,587 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,617 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,208 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 84,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,691 miles

o/s/f tyre has small splits in the inner sidewall

Fail 18 Oct 2012 78,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f h/light lense deteriorated but beam image still visible

o/s/f tyre has small splits in the inner sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,964 miles

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

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

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 18 Oct 2011 71,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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 18 Oct 2010 66,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both headlamp lenses faded but beam not affected

Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,105 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 61,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,883 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,338 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,408 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 ZVU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

HJ52 ZVU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for HJ52 ZVU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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