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SN51 JVX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,046 mi
Last recorded108,046 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 JVX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 108,046 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 108,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong? (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,431 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2016 99,240 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 99,213 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 95,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,583 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken on drive shaft (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 93,740 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 90,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,409 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 87,170 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,852 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,842 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,824 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,256 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,491 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 39,153 miles

front brake pads low

front discs lipped

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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SN51 JVX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SN51 JVX, 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 SN51 JVX registered?

SN51 JVX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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