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MK52 VHM

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,756 mi
Last recorded97,756 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 VHM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 97,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,276 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,188 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,783 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,469 miles

covers over outer sills

oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

slight play rear trayling arm bushes

Fail 12 Feb 2015 84,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

covers over outer sills

oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

slight play rear trayling arm bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,954 miles

rear exhaust box rusty and slight blow

Pass 17 Dec 2012 76,386 miles

front discs lipped

front number plate slightly damaged

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2011 71,740 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,624 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 66,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear no plates deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,912 miles

offside and nearside wiper blades slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,286 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,487 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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MK52 VHM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MK52 VHM, 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 MK52 VHM registered?

MK52 VHM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is MK52 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 VHM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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