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SG52 SVT

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,586 mi
Last recorded142,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 SVT
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 142,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 125,666 miles

OS no plate light lens missing.

One front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Slight play OS trackrod end.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 125,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Handbrake lever nearly no reserve travel.

OSR tyre badly worn and uneven inner edge.

One front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Slight play OS trackrod end.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2012 11,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 99,622 miles

FRONT DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 86,330 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 79,698 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 72,024 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight movement.

Rear towing eye partially detached from vehicle.

Fail 23 May 2008 72,024 miles

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

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

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight movement.

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

Rear towing eye partially detached from vehicle.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 65,307 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 65,307 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 61,857 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 61,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 47,800 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 SVT is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG52 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

SG52 SVT is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is SG52 SVT safe to buy?

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