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KF52 TCJ

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,191 mi
Last recorded113,191 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 TCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,191 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 106,669 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2016 106,669 miles

oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 105,551 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 105,551 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,523 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2013 105,523 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

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

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2012 97,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 85,908 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 85,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,286 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,111 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 50,961 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 50,961 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,779 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 23,379 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 23,379 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 23,236 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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KF52 TCJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KF52 TCJ, 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 KF52 TCJ registered?

KF52 TCJ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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