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VA52 MHN

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,508 mi
Last recorded127,508 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 MHN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 127,508 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 127,508 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,423 miles

exhaust backbox rusted

minor oil weep

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 114,423 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s o/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust backbox rusted

minor oil weep

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 98,732 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,863 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,045 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 79,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,189 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 69,189 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,658 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 58,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,631 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,382 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 37,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,214 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 22,855 miles

advise n/s rear hand brake cable return spring insecure

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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VA52 MHN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VA52 MHN, 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 VA52 MHN registered?

VA52 MHN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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