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AD51 PGV

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

203,376 mi
Last recorded203,376 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 PGV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 203,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 197,986 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 197,945 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 193,173 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 187,717 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

surface corrosion underneath vehicle on chassis and components

Pass 4 Nov 2021 183,856 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 183,865 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 181,086 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 176,525 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 166,895 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

outer sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection

Pass 19 Dec 2017 158,321 miles

Oil leak ()

Centre exhaust flexi pipe braid deteriorating

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R + O/S/R ()

Rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorating

Windscreen has multiple stone chips outside Zone 'A'

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 158,321 miles

Centre exhaust flexi pipe braid deteriorating

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R + O/S/R ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorating

Windscreen has multiple stone chips outside Zone 'A'

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 150,880 miles

Both rear floors by drain holes h/s/corrosion.

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 148,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 143,225 miles

both rear tyres worn on the outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 135,880 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 131,457 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 124,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 113,051 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,857 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 101,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 95,496 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 79,681 miles

Nearside front wiper rubber small split

Offside front wiper rubber small split

Pass 1 Mar 2006 61,531 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AD51 PGV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD51 PGV, 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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AD51 PGV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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