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SF51 EXT

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,722 mi
Last recorded157,722 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 EXT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 157,722 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 157,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable location spring broken

Pass 12 Dec 2017 143,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 134,224 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 134,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 127,896 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 121,368 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 114,283 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 107,141 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 96,829 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 88,173 miles

nearside front tyre punctured and leaking

rear back box outer skin starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Dec 2009 75,135 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,445 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,802 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,778 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 41,778 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 28,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 28,101 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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SF51 EXT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SF51 EXT, 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 SF51 EXT registered?

SF51 EXT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is SF51 EXT safe to buy?

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