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KF52 WBY

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,710 mi
Last recorded143,710 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 WBY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 143,710 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 127,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2012 117,945 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust section is deterioated

Fail 27 Oct 2012 117,895 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust section is deterioated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 104,559 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,411 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,096 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 72,950 miles

wipers slight split

Pass 23 Oct 2007 63,141 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 48,780 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 WBY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

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

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