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VA51 ESV

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,126 mi
Last recorded87,126 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 ESV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 87,126 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 74,987 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 74,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,844 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 5 Mar 2008 60,207 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,207 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,219 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 38,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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VA51 ESV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA51 ESV, 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

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What year was VA51 ESV registered?

VA51 ESV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 February 2002.

Is VA51 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA51 ESV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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