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VA52 PHO

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,533 mi
Last recorded189,533 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 PHO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 189,533 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2013 189,529 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 173,263 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 173,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 157,655 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to fuel pipe (OSF area under vehicle)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 157,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to fuel pipe (OSF area under vehicle)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 141,744 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 128,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 107,385 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 90,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 81,890 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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VA52 PHO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA52 PHO, 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 PHO registered?

VA52 PHO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is VA52 PHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 PHO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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