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SV52 XFN

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,388 mi
Last recorded130,388 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 XFN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2014 130,388 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 130,388 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 121,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 121,684 miles

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 117,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; nearside front lower wishbone corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 117,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; nearside front lower wishbone corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 105,353 miles

Front near side inner tyrer wall has multiple cracking.

Front off side inner tyrer wall has multiple cracking.

Near side rear tyre has slight flat spots when wheel turns.

Off side rear tyre has slight flat spots when wheel turns.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 105,353 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front near side inner tyrer wall has multiple cracking.

Front off side inner tyrer wall has multiple cracking.

Near side rear tyre has slight flat spots when wheel turns.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side rear tyre has slight flat spots when wheel turns.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,853 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,663 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 88,663 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 79,197 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,114 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 65,114 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 54,666 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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SV52 XFN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV52 XFN, 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 SV52 XFN registered?

SV52 XFN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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