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EX52 XXK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

162,840 mi
Last recorded162,840 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 XXK
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 162,840 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 151,546 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 141,764 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear bald on edge and splitting

both dipped beam patterns poor

e.m.l on

Fail 4 Dec 2015 141,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear bald on edge and splitting

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

both dipped beam patterns poor

e.m.l on

Pass 9 Dec 2014 126,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine mangement light on

Fail 20 Jan 2014 111,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 111,047 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 100,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTED BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 24 Dec 2012 100,449 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTED BUT NOT BLOWING

Pass 12 Dec 2011 90,465 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 90,465 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 78,064 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,917 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,572 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,313 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,168 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
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EX52 XXK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX52 XXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX52 XXK registered?

EX52 XXK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is EX52 XXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 XXK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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