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SG52 SUX

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,042 mi
Last recorded140,042 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 SUX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 140,042 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 140,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 136,716 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Fail 24 Oct 2017 136,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Aug 2016 128,985 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

head light aim leveling light on dash (showing that there's a fault )

Fail 22 Aug 2016 128,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

head light aim leveling light on dash (showing that there's a fault )

Pass 3 Jun 2015 119,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 109,933 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f fog light glass broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,906 miles

*O/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls starting to split*

Both rear tyres uneven wear inner tread blocks

Crack in o/s/r lamp lense and lense loose

Engine management light on

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear wiper split

Signs of coolant (Engine mounting bracket and p.a.s rack

Fail 27 Feb 2013 100,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

*O/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls starting to split*

Both rear tyres uneven wear inner tread blocks

Crack in o/s/r lamp lense and lense loose

Engine management light on

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear wiper split

Signs of coolant (Engine mounting bracket and p.a.s rack

Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,710 miles

Front No. plate cracked

N/s handbrake lever return spring broken

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Rear washer inop

Signs of coolant, heater valve (Rear of engine bay)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 92,710 miles

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

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

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

*O/s/f tyre low tread and outer side wall starting to split*

Front No. plate cracked

N/s handbrake lever return spring broken

Rear brake pads worn low

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Rear washer inop

Signs of coolant, heater valve (Rear of engine bay)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,941 miles

Both front wipers torn and smear screen.

Front brake pads worn low. ?

Fuel tank breather pipe clip heavily corroded.

Long handbrake lever travel.

N/s/r handbrake lever spring broken.

N/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders.

O/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 83,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wipers torn and smear screen.

Front brake pads worn low. ?

Fuel tank breather pipe clip heavily corroded.

Long handbrake lever travel.

N/s/r handbrake lever spring broken.

N/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders.

O/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,882 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 70,837 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,196 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 60,173 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 54,249 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 46,787 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 31,187 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 SUX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SUX, 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 SUX registered?

SG52 SUX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 December 2002.

Is SG52 SUX safe to buy?

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