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ST52 JPF

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,685 mi
Last recorded114,685 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 JPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 114,685 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 114,685 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,731 miles

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

O/S & N/S HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES. SLIGHT PLAY AT BOTH REAR HUBS

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 101,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S & N/S HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES. SLIGHT PLAY AT BOTH REAR HUBS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,844 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 77,038 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 77,038 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,641 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 66,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,127 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,814 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 52,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,144 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 46,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,973 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 23,695 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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ST52 JPF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST52 JPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST52 JPF registered?

ST52 JPF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is ST52 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 JPF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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