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SK52 SFV

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,871 mi
Last recorded140,871 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 SFV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 140,871 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 140,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 134,246 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel both sides (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 125,427 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 125,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 114,311 miles

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

oil level low

rough when drive selected

Pass 16 Nov 2013 101,662 miles

oil level low

rear tyres slightly miss shaped

Pass 3 Nov 2012 92,145 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 82,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 82,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,476 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 74,476 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

No plate lights slightly discoloured

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 67,883 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,079 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,094 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 44,613 miles

HAND BRAKE HAS SOME TRAVEL

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 7 Jul 2006 44,042 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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SK52 SFV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SK52 SFV, 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 SK52 SFV registered?

SK52 SFV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is SK52 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK52 SFV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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