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MF51 VEH

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,550 mi
Last recorded92,550 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 VEH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2014 92,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side steering rack has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2013 72,632 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

tailbox rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2012 63,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

tailbox rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,318 miles

nsf brake disc slightly pitted

osf brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,840 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,637 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,623 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,505 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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MF51 VEH is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF51 VEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF51 VEH?

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What year was MF51 VEH registered?

MF51 VEH is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is MF51 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 VEH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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