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MC52 TMZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,267 mi
Last recorded108,267 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 TMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 108,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 102,110 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 102,110 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 90,185 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 90,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,411 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,783 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s and centre windscreen washers poor

wipers splitting

Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,990 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 58,983 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 58,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

wipers splitting

Pass 12 Jan 2007 49,536 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f seatbelt chafing slightly

one bulb in centre stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Jan 2006 37,806 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

some washer jets partialy blocked

wiper blades splitting

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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MC52 TMZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MC52 TMZ, 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 MC52 TMZ registered?

MC52 TMZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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