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VN52 GYJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,251 mi
Last recorded105,251 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 GYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,251 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 105,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 102,686 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rr tyres wearing on edges, and ns uneven wear, and wall damage

Fail 21 Feb 2012 102,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rr tyres wearing on edges, and ns uneven wear, and wall damage

Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,729 miles

drivers seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2010 95,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr light unit cracked rear plate cond rear bumper damage rack damp nsr tyre soft

Fail 17 Mar 2010 95,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr light unit cracked rear plate cond rear bumper damage rack damp nsr tyre soft

Pass 18 Feb 2009 91,990 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

acc. damage ft and rr rear plate cond.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 87,782 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 87,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 86,264 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 64,786 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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VN52 GYJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VN52 GYJ, 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 VN52 GYJ registered?

VN52 GYJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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