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SK52 SFZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,400 mi
Last recorded227,400 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 SFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 227,400 miles

Both number plate lights dim.

Centre washer jet not working.

Engine management light illuminated.

Metal power steering pipes corroded.

Offside wiper blade beginning to split at end.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 227,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both number plate lights dim.

Centre washer jet not working.

Engine management light illuminated.

Metal power steering pipes corroded.

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

Offside wiper blade beginning to split at end.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 218,142 miles

Coolant pipes corroding.

Exhaust system corroding and in poor condition.

Ferrules on brake flex hoses corroding front and rear.

Front and rear brake discs corroding and in poor condition.

Front brake pad low warning wires close to wear ridge on edge of front discs.

Near side rear and off side rear metal brake pipes corroding.

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

Plastic head light lenses deteriorating causing poor image.

Power steering pipes corroding.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 218,142 miles

Coolant pipes corroding.

Exhaust system corroding and in poor condition.

Ferrules on brake flex hoses corroding front and rear.

Front and rear brake discs corroding and in poor condition.

Front brake pad low warning wires close to wear ridge on edge of front discs.

Near side rear and off side rear metal brake pipes corroding.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Plastic head light lenses deteriorating causing poor image.

Power steering pipes corroding.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 206,025 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 172,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 139,328 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 91,865 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 91,848 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,700 miles

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

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

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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SK52 SFZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

SK52 SFZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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