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KF52 WAO

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,511 mi
Last recorded113,511 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 WAO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 113,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 113,511 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,731 miles

both front tyres only just legal at time of test

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2012 107,524 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres only just legal at time of test

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 98,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,883 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,331 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 90,315 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,520 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2007 87,471 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2006 80,367 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 80,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise slight split in nearside front outer tyre wall

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 WAO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WAO, 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 KF52 WAO registered?

KF52 WAO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is KF52 WAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF52 WAO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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