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SG52 SCV

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,665 mi
Last recorded109,665 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 SCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 109,665 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,618 miles

Parking brake only just met efficiency , may require adjustment / repair.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 101,618 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met efficiency , may require adjustment / repair.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,234 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 98,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,931 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 95,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 11 Sep 2014 93,609 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 93,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,240 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 84,744 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 84,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,126 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 72,501 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,530 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,234 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 30,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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SG52 SCV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG52 SCV, 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

How do I check the history of SG52 SCV?

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What year was SG52 SCV registered?

SG52 SCV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is SG52 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 SCV shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG52 SCV have outstanding finance?

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