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VX51 ZXF

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,806 mi
Last recorded79,806 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ZXF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,806 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,235 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,309 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,867 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer outer heat shield split corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2015 68,098 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,003 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,362 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,780 miles

rear silencer corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2011 53,383 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,184 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,428 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 45,428 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,830 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,868 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,223 miles

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

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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VX51 ZXF is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VX51 ZXF, 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 VX51 ZXF registered?

VX51 ZXF is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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