2002 Saab 9-5 2.3L Lpg · RO52 VFH
2002 Saab 9-5 (2.3L, lpg). First registered 30 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 299,915 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-5
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 299,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- LPG · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO52 VFH Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2022
- 299,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO52 VFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Saab 9-5 (RO52 VFH) between September 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
RO52 VFH Mileage History
- 18/09/200651,669 mi
- 11/09/200786,853 mi+35,184 mi
- 15/09/2008125,057 mi+38,204 mi
- 14/09/2009159,312 mi+34,255 mi
- 20/09/2010195,464 mi+36,152 mi
- 20/09/2011232,211 mi+36,747 mi
- 16/10/2012243,661 mi+11,450 mi
- 15/10/2013249,256 mi+5,595 mi
- 17/10/2014257,749 mi+8,493 mi
- 15/10/2015266,598 mi+8,849 mi
- 14/10/2016271,125 mi+4,527 mi
- 16/10/2017276,829 mi+5,704 mi
- 17/10/2017276,829 mi
- 09/10/2018283,242 mi+6,413 mi
- 24/10/2019289,754 mi+6,512 mi
- 25/10/2019289,754 mi
- 01/12/2020294,251 mi+4,497 mi
- 19/10/2021297,737 mi+3,486 mi
- 24/11/2022299,915 mi+2,178 mi
Average of roughly 15,339 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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