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OE52 SVR

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,431 mi
Last recorded180,431 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 SVR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 180,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil around engine

Fail 10 Jun 2016 180,368 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil around engine

Pass 12 Jun 2015 177,097 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 173,498 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 167,669 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 161,778 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 154,199 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

n/s beam pattern weak

o/s beam pattern weak

Fail 8 Jun 2011 154,199 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate cracked

n/s beam pattern weak

o/s beam pattern weak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 147,402 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 140,945 miles

Front reg.plate cracked

N/S inner c.v gaiter leaking grease

Rear reg.plate starting to peel

Fail 3 Aug 2009 140,945 miles

Front reg.plate cracked

N/S inner c.v gaiter leaking grease

Rear reg.plate starting to peel

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 131,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 131,617 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 118,296 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 102,558 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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OE52 SVR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OE52 SVR, 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 OE52 SVR registered?

OE52 SVR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is OE52 SVR safe to buy?

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