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KM52 KSM

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,996 mi
Last recorded155,996 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 KSM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 155,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 155,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BAD oil leak requires attention.

Bad engine misfire @ 2500rpm needs attention.

Child seats fitted. Nearside front & rear. Visual inspection only.

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

Nearside, rear coil spring section missing.Meets test standards but defect still requires attention.

Nearside, rear tyre under inflated and requires attention.

Rear silencer outer skin begining to fall off.Requires attention.

windscreen cracked. upper edge, behind rear view mirror. requires attention. OK at time of test.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 145,747 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 145,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

front brake pads beginning to wear low.... offside front brake pads appear to have been overheated, linings beginning to break up?!

nearside headlamp aim on upper limit

offside front fog lamp is not working

Pass 18 Aug 2010 135,971 miles

Front subframe rear bushes have slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 127,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 118,794 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 109,741 miles

long handbrake travel. Not excessive

Pass 25 Aug 2006 100,778 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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KM52 KSM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KM52 KSM, 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 KM52 KSM registered?

KM52 KSM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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