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SG52 SMU

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,262 mi
Last recorded106,262 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 SMU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 106,262 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 106,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf tyre strong adv wearing edges pressures soft

Pass 15 Sep 2010 85,520 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 85,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,530 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,015 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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SG52 SMU is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMU, 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 SG52 SMU registered?

SG52 SMU is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is SG52 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 SMU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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