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ST52 VCV

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,575 mi
Last recorded106,575 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 VCV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 106,575 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 106,574 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both nearside and offside headlights out (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 106,263 miles

Central Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Underside of floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both indicators showing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front - rear to flexy brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps giving out blurred images. no distinct line visible. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low reading indicating adjustment or repair. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear corner of chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Around spare carrier underneath. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear corner of chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Underside of floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Underside of floor. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear flexy to flexy brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bushes on the rear shock absorbers worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Alternator belt cracked.

Braided part of flexy section deteriorated.

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear bushes on axle worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective Gearbox rubber split away from mount. ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm, bush at wheel slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm, front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Trims concealing sills.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 101,941 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 101,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,865 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,545 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,040 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 69,337 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,337 miles

front to rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,717 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,684 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 51,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,729 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,448 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 23,676 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 VCV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VCV, 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 ST52 VCV registered?

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

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