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SY52 TFE

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,775 mi
Last recorded137,775 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 TFE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 137,775 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 127,296 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,575 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 113,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 106,057 miles

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 106,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs heavily worn ,rear pitted/worn

Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,332 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,873 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 88,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,450 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,014 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 60,926 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,683 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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SY52 TFE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY52 TFE, 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 SY52 TFE registered?

SY52 TFE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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The MOT history for SY52 TFE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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