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ST52 JTO

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,789 mi
Last recorded96,789 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 JTO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 96,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 92,696 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,758 miles

both outer cv gaitors leaking grease

oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 1 Feb 2010 79,485 miles

***strong advise*** nearside rear tyre wearing low close to legal limits

large engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2009 73,819 miles

Both front out cv gaitors leaking grease

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and outer wall rubber deterioration

Offside repeater slightly discoloured

Fail 31 Jan 2009 73,810 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Both front out cv gaitors leaking grease

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and outer wall rubber deterioration

Offside repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Jan 2008 66,948 miles

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

both front cv gaitors leaking grease

engine oil leaking

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2008 66,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front cv gaitors leaking grease

engine oil leaking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,666 miles

slight wall damaged n/s/f tyre 215/55r16

Fail 30 Jan 2007 60,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wall damaged n/s/f tyre 215/55r16

Pass 11 Jan 2006 48,269 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 JTO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JTO, 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 JTO registered?

ST52 JTO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is ST52 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 JTO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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