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KM51 DWZ

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,078 mi
Last recorded179,078 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM51 DWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 179,078 miles

Offside Front light damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2016 179,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 179,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush, caused by oil leak (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes of front sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides, rear bushes of front arms worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded just in front of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet struts can not support weight of bonnet

Pass 30 Mar 2015 169,916 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 161,180 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 159,555 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 157,994 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 139,751 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 122,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Number plate lamp lenses dirty on interior surfaces

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 122,807 miles

Number plate lamp lenses dirty on interior surfaces

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 111,605 miles

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

nearside rear parking brake may need adjustment to equalize brake effort

Fail 1 Jun 2009 111,375 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear parking brake may need adjustment to equalize brake effort

Pass 28 May 2008 95,071 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 95,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,099 miles

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 1 Jun 2006 57,450 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

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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KM51 DWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KM51 DWZ, 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 KM51 DWZ registered?

KM51 DWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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