MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear tyres slightly worn on the inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres slightly worn on the inner edges
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Slight damage to offside front windscreen not in swept area
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges
corrosion on rear brake discs
slight leak of grease from both front outer cv boots inner clips
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
cuts in nsf nsr tyer sidewalls
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
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VU52 NEO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 VU52 NEO, 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 VU52 NEO registered?
VU52 NEO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 20 September 2002.
Is VU52 NEO safe to buy?
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