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VX51 ZXS

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

219,665 mi
Last recorded219,665 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ZXS
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 219,665 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 209,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 202,004 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CASING CORRODED

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 194,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 194,137 miles

rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 184,669 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear rose bushes upper and lower getting weak n/s & o/s

Fail 28 Jan 2011 175,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES X2

Pass 28 Jan 2011 175,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES X2

Pass 28 Jan 2010 166,656 miles

slight corrosion on rear silencer + slight play in o/s + n/s/r upper suspenjion joints

Pass 19 Jan 2009 161,815 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 154,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 127,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 103,078 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 103,078 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZXS is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol 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 VX51 ZXS, 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 ZXS registered?

VX51 ZXS is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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