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SG52 VNH

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,094 mi
Last recorded170,094 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 VNH
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 170,094 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2016 170,094 miles

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)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 165,588 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 165,588 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 160,995 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre seat belt cover missing

Fail 22 Aug 2014 160,995 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre seat belt cover missing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 144,930 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 125,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 105,374 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,247 miles

hand brake return springs missing

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 11 May 2010 88,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 87,946 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 75,308 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 62,315 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn un-even

Pass 27 Apr 2007 52,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 42,115 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 42,115 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

off side rear tyre has slight damage on side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2005 39,818 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 VNH is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

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

Is SG52 VNH safe to buy?

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