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SG52 VNN

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,372 mi
Last recorded103,372 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 VNN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 103,372 miles

middle and rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,869 miles

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

park brake works unevenly

Fail 17 Nov 2012 92,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

park brake works unevenly

Pass 19 Nov 2011 79,951 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 67,335 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,155 miles

advise on front +rear plats started to delaminate

Pass 13 Dec 2008 48,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 40,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,417 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 VNN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VNN, 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 VNN registered?

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

Is SG52 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 VNN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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