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SG52 VNY

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,946 mi
Last recorded95,946 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 VNY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 95,946 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear discs excesivliy corroded

both rear inner brake lights inop

eml on

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and warped

Fail 15 Oct 2011 83,280 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear discs excesivliy corroded

both rear inner brake lights inop

eml on

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and warped

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,930 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,425 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,283 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 VNY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel 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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

SG52 VNY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is SG52 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG52 VNY 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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