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SG52 VLK

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,586 mi
Last recorded112,586 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 VLK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 112,586 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 106,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 106,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,535 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 96,531 miles

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

O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 30 Jul 2013 90,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,184 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,166 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,543 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 67,543 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,102 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,433 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 38,433 miles

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

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

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 VLK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLK, 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

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What year was SG52 VLK registered?

SG52 VLK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SG52 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 VLK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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