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SG52 VLR

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,367 mi
Last recorded228,367 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 VLR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 228,367 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 223,002 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 214,654 miles

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

park brake on minimum 16%

Pass 26 Mar 2015 207,791 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 197,848 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2014 197,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2013 182,524 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

the benefit of doubt given that a steering lock may not be fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2013 182,305 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2012 164,140 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly deteriated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 142,537 miles

couldent test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 124,210 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 109,007 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 109,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 101,469 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 101,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 83,963 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 75,108 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 55,027 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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SG52 VLR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

SG52 VLR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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