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PN52 HTA

2002 Saab 9-5

Bronze Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,756 mi
Last recorded126,756 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 HTA
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,756 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 126,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,642 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded and heat shield loose

oil leak

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension bush

underbody rust

Fail 30 Oct 2015 120,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded and heat shield loose

oil leak

slight play in n/s/r upper suspension bush

underbody rust

Pass 17 Oct 2014 115,884 miles

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

both front foglamps cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2014 115,884 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 109,360 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2012 103,679 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 103,679 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 97,209 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,902 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,326 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 75,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 61,685 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 47,738 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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PN52 HTA is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Bronze with a 2,290cc petrol 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 PN52 HTA, 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 PN52 HTA registered?

PN52 HTA is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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