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KN52 JGV

2002 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,576 mi
Last recorded189,576 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 JGV
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 189,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

all rear brake pads wearing thin

handbrake travel long

Fail 27 Jan 2012 189,576 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

all rear brake pads wearing thin

handbrake travel long

Pass 30 Oct 2010 169,347 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2009 148,661 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 148,661 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 128,601 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 128,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 110,385 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2006 88,632 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 72,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 68,731 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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KN52 JGV is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KN52 JGV, 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 KN52 JGV registered?

KN52 JGV is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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