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PN52 PGV

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,851 mi
Last recorded123,851 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 PGV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 123,851 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 114,961 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 114,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 112,041 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 25 Jan 2014 112,037 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 6 Nov 2012 108,333 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 108,333 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 102,926 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 93,463 miles

Windscreen Chipped Slightly

Front Number Plate Cracked Slightly

N/S Sun Visor Insecure

N/S/F Fog Lamp Broken

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 93,463 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked Slightly

N/S Sun Visor Insecure

N/S/F Fog Lamp Broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen Chipped Slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2009 76,482 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,542 miles

oil level below minimum

Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,320 miles

both front tyres punctured

Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,943 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 PGV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PGV, 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

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What year was PN52 PGV registered?

PN52 PGV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is PN52 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN52 PGV shows 14 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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