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SY52 VEX

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,848 mi
Last recorded67,848 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 VEX
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2008 67,848 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 67,324 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wiper blades are split but not affecting drivers view

Pass 18 Dec 2006 53,838 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 53,838 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 40,541 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 VEX is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VEX, 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

How do I check the history of SY52 VEX?

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What year was SY52 VEX registered?

SY52 VEX is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is SY52 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 VEX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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