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MK52 VJX

2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid

Bronze Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,303 mi
Last recorded102,303 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid100,003 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 VJX
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Vector Tid
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 102,303 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 102,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 86,628 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 86,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 85,554 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 66,654 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 47,633 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Vector Tid?

Based on 677 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
10,679
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Registration plate lamp not working 15
position lamp(s) not working 14
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 12
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 12
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MK52 VJX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid in Bronze with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 100,003 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 Vector Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK52 VJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Vector Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 Vector Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK52 VJX registered?

MK52 VJX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Vector Tid, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is MK52 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 VJX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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