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ST52 JVE

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,170 mi
Last recorded158,170 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2019 158,170 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

exhaust leak centre section

multiple engine oil leaks

Pass 22 Feb 2018 152,124 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

advise engine management light on

Fail 22 Feb 2018 152,124 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

advise engine management light on

advise oil level low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 145,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure and system rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2017 145,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure and system rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2016 136,346 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 136,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 128,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2015 128,053 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2014 121,195 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 118,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 115,219 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 112,062 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit and wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 107,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 90,514 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing from outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,716 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 58,297 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,076 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 45,293 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 JVE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JVE, 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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ST52 JVE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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