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KN52 JHL

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,237 mi
Last recorded147,237 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 JHL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 147,237 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 147,237 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 142,080 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 131,892 miles

front tyres worn to 5 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s/r door moulding missing.

rear brake disc surfaces corroded.

slight play in the rear top suspension arm bushes.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 121,810 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2012 121,810 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2011 111,434 miles

accident damage to the n/s/r & bumper of the vehicle.

all the brake discs surfaces corroded.

both front to rear metal brake pipes have been cleaned and painted

slight play in top top rear suspension bushes.

various small atone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 1 Oct 2011 111,429 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

accident damage to the n/s/r & bumper of the vehicle.

all the brake discs surfaces corroded.

slight play in top top rear suspension bushes.

various small atone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 108,709 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 97,316 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 97,316 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 75,317 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 63,627 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 63,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KN52 JHL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JHL, 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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KN52 JHL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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