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HJ52 KRV

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,421 mi
Last recorded70,421 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 KRV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,421 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread bald on edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre tread low on edges

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2017 70,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre tread bald on edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre tread low on edges

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,654 miles

eml light on

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,006 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre tread low on edges

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,220 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 60,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,208 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

rear silencer rusty on outer casing

Fail 31 Oct 2013 56,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

rear silencer rusty on outer casing

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,505 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Nov 2012 53,505 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Nov 2011 50,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,691 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,030 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,748 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,164 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,305 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,323 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 15,270 miles

offside front mirror damaged slightly

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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HJ52 KRV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ52 KRV, 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 HJ52 KRV registered?

HJ52 KRV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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