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CV52 KFG

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,801 mi
Last recorded142,801 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 KFG
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 142,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Lower Oil leak engine ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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 Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower boot well deteriated by corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2016 137,960 miles

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arches (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear boot well corroded around rubber bungs

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 137,937 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around floor bungs (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded around floor bungs (5.2.6)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both wheel arches (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear boot well corroded around rubber bungs

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 130,557 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 130,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 120,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on rear exhaust

Fail 5 Aug 2014 120,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,610 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosiuon on rear ex

unable to see all pads

Fail 8 Aug 2013 107,610 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosiuon on rear ex

unable to see all pads

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,873 miles

corrosion on rear ex not blowing

oil leak on engine

un able to see all pads

Fail 6 Apr 2012 87,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion on rear ex not blowing

oil leak on engine

un able to see all pads

Pass 13 Dec 2010 73,917 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

parking brake lever has extended travel

Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2008 63,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,352 miles

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

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

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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CV52 KFG is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CV52 KFG, 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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CV52 KFG is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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