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KF52 TJV

2002 Saab 9-5

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,470 mi
Last recorded61,470 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 TJV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,470 miles

Front number plate cracked

blades becoming poor

front tyres cracking in treads rear tyres slight cracking in treads

Fail 5 Oct 2018 61,466 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front number plate cracked

blades becoming poor

front tyres cracking in treads rear tyres slight cracking in treads

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,565 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 51,552 miles

headlamps becoming poor on lens

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,311 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 50,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,797 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 46,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 43,788 miles

major oil leak requires attension !!

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,948 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,180 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,796 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 33,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre badly worn outter edge and perishing to sidewalls was also flat !! 185/65/16 93v michelin

Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,622 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,570 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2006 20,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 14,822 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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KF52 TJV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KF52 TJV, 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 TJV registered?

KF52 TJV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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The MOT history for KF52 TJV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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